Topics in the News
A curated listing of content from the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.
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September 5, 2023
Distractions Leave Officers Vulnerable
Officers who are alert and avoid distractions can mitigate the chances of an ambush or unprovoked attack.
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August 8, 2023
Perspective: Safeguarding Schools from Active Shooters
While there have been advances in protecting students and staff, there are still areas for improvement.
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January 10, 2023
Focus on Officer Wellness: Considerations for Officers and Their Families
The inherent stress of law enforcement work can affect officers and their families if not managed adequately.
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December 7, 2022
The Fatal Five: Off-Duty Threats to Law Enforcement
Recognizing and proactively assessing these risk factors can help deter negative outcomes among officers.
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October 5, 2022
Domestic Murder-Suicide: A Compound Tragedy
The author discusses the known incidence, demographics, potential risk factors, and possible motivations for these tragic events.
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August 8, 2022
Officers in such a high-stress career can experience depression, and agencies have a responsibility to help them maintain their mental health.
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August 8, 2022
Police Practice: Providing Cell Phones to Those in Need
The Jeffersontown, Kentucky, Police Department partnered with a nonprofit to supply cell phones to the community’s most vulnerable people.
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July 7, 2022
Perspective: Benefits of a Youth Leadership Academy
A youth leadership academy can help with recruiting personnel and strengthening your agency’s relationship with the community.
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June 6, 2022
Compassion Fatigue Among Officers
A high-stress profession such as law enforcement can lead to compassion fatigue; however, it is treatable, especially when symptoms are identified as they first appear.
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April 6, 2022
First Responder Peer Support Programs
These programs reduce stigma about mental health and allow first responders to feel comfortable approaching one another for assistance.
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October 6, 2021
Leadership Spotlight: Tribal Supervision
Effective leaders recognize the importance of addressing problematic behavior by any agency employee, regardless of supervisory assignment.
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October 6, 2021
Trauma-Informed Policing and Building Trust
A trauma-informed approach to policing will help build relationships, resilience, and trust within departments and communities.
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September 8, 2021
Leadership Spotlight: Importance of Suicide Awareness
Leaders must be aware of this serious issue, recognizing when their people struggle and encouraging them to utilize available resources.
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September 8, 2021
Suicide Prevention and Intervention Skills Training
Providing suicide prevention and intervention skills training to police agencies helps keep communities and officers safe.
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September 8, 2021
Officer Wellness Spotlight: Benefits of Mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness in the workplace can increase productivity and job satisfaction, improve communication skills, and reduce stress.
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