Topics in the News
A curated listing of content from the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.
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April 9, 2024
Focus on Community Safety: The Law Enforcement EMT Program
In rural Tazewell County, Virginia, EMT-certified officers help emergency services personnel respond to citizens spread out over a wide geographical area.
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March 7, 2024
Leadership Spotlight: Theoretical Leadership Training
By embedding theoretical leadership principles at the beginning of officers' careers, agencies can forge a new generation of effective leaders.
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March 7, 2024
Community Outreach Spotlight: Reaching At-Risk Youths
The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Police Department's FACT Unit strives to give young people a healthy alternative to gang involvement.
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March 7, 2024
Perspective: Not Rock Bottom … but Bedrock
While failures and setbacks are painful and difficult, they can be overcome and used to one’s advantage.
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March 7, 2024
Playing the Long Game: Law Enforcement Recruitment
Amid staffing shortages and negative public perception, long-term investments will produce high-quality candidates.
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February 8, 2024
Leadership Spotlight: Leading Through a Crisis
A police captain demonstrates the importance of being ready to lead when crisis hits.
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February 8, 2024
Suicide Pacts: Deciding to Die Together
Agencies should know how to address these rare and sometimes misunderstood cases.
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January 10, 2024
Leadership Spotlight: Improving the Promotional Process
When choosing new leaders, agencies should avoid overemphasizing exam scores and be sure to weigh a candidate’s experience heavily.
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December 5, 2023
Leadership Spotlight: Public Safety Partnerships
Strategic partnerships use the collective expertise of key stakeholders to help agencies solve problems and provide better service.
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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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September 5, 2023
Co-Response Models in Policing
By responding alongside a clinician or service provider, officers can better handle calls related to mental health crises and/or homelessness.
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September 5, 2023
Community Outreach Spotlight: Tweet-Alongs
The Pasco, Florida, Sheriff’s Office offers citizens the opportunity to participate in ride-alongs virtually.
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September 5, 2023
Focus on Officer Wellness: Law Enforcement Families
Involving law enforcement families in agency events, discussions, and training will help them better understand and empathize with the officer.
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August 8, 2023
Law Enforcement Chaplains: A Confidential Resource
Chaplains are uniquely qualified to maintain confidentiality, build resilience, and provide spiritual care while helping officers avoid the stigma of seeking psychological help.
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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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