Jan 2026

Inside the January issue

Hardcore experts should not be decision-makers!

Hardcore experts should not be decision-makers!

Law enforcement’s missing weapon

Law enforcement’s missing weapon

How creativity can reshape modern policing
Has law enforcement changed?

Has law enforcement changed?

A look at how the profession has evolved over time
Leadership with heart

Leadership with heart

It’s time to check your ego at the door
SROs in action

SROs in action

The vital role of cops in schools
Policing the police

Policing the police

Systems for oversight and accountability

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On the Job

Has law enforcement changed?

Has law enforcement changed?

A look at how the profession has evolved over time

I have heard this both as a question — “Has law enforcement changed?” — and as a statement — “Law enforcement has changed!” Generally speaking, the... Read More

SROs in action

SROs in action

The vital role of cops in schools

Schools in the U.S. have never had as much protection and police presence in our nation’s history as they do today. The unfortunate scourge of fanatical shooters... Read More

Stay in your lane

Stay in your lane

Waymo robotaxi drives through felony traffic stop in Los Angeles

In many ways, emerging AI technology seems capable of matching anything a human being can do. It turns out that that includes making mistakes as well. Videos circulating... Read More

Santa’s helpers

Santa’s helpers

Massachusetts police deliver packages found abandoned in the road

While modern cop shows often portray a nonstop stream of high-octane capers, the average law enforcement call is usually far less adrenaline-fueled. Ironically, it’s... Read More

The power of calm-edy

The power of calm-edy

When the job fires you up, sometimes a sense of humor can cool you down

It’s strange seeing so much violence and death, and so much violent death, so regularly, especially being away from any war zone. That’s not even factoring in the... Read More

Hardcore experts should not be decision-makers!

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Hardcore experts should not be decision-makers!

I realize that my statement may not sit well with some people and may arguably be unfair, but it is made based on extensive experience and a fair degree of […]

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Tech

Gear that moves with you

Gear that moves with you

Roller duffel bags for law enforcement

Earlier in the year, I noticed more people than ever were using roller duffel bags while traveling to the 2025 SHOT Show. When I got to SHOT, I continued seeing Read More

A new breed of cop car

A new breed of cop car

The rookie of today faces a host of challenges that weren’t necessarily present for their forebears. Body cameras, activist groups and ever-present cellphone cameras... Read More

The future of patrol is here

The future of patrol is here

Florida sheriff’s office rolls out nation’s first autonomous police vehicle

Any child of the 1980s was familiar with the telltale theme music accompanying video footage of a highly modified Pontiac Trans Am with a red “scanner” light... Read More

Cutting-edge police technology

Cutting-edge police technology

The role of technology in policing has advanced dramatically over the past century, reshaping how agencies prevent crime, protect officers and serve communities. What... Read More

Labor

Labor leadership out in the field

Labor leadership out in the field

Don’t get too comfortable leading from your office

A second-floor office with a view. Let’s go! I had finally arrived. I vaguely remembered a college psych course I had taken back in the mid-90s where Maslow’s... Read More

When you are falsely accused

When you are falsely accused

Officers have a right to their good name and reputation, and so false accusations can be the most trying and humiliating experiences in an officer’s career. But false... Read More

Is anyone listening?

Is anyone listening?

Recruiting and retaining the next generation of officers

Recruitment and retention aren’t just administrative headaches anymore — they’re operational survival. Across America, more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies... Read More

The power of mediation

The power of mediation

A critical tool that can keep HR across the street

Dave, I need your help.” A lieutenant had me on the horn, and I was intrigued by this hint of an opportunity to assist police management. He explained that one Read More

Differentiation in police recruitment

Differentiation in police recruitment

Turning your agency’s unique strengths into a competitive advantage

Recruitment isn’t an extra duty anymore. It isn’t something you can hand off to HR and check off a list. Every agency is hiring, and every candidate has options. They Read More

Featured Videos

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Robust and Durable Dual Push-to-Talk (PTT) for...

In critical situations, it is imperative that the push-to-talk (PTT) function is easy to get to and...

Always honored, never forgotten

Always honored, never forgotten

COVID-19 is ripping through our country, depositing fear, illness, death and changing daily life as...

NLEOMF

NLEOMF

Founded in 1984, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is dedicated to telling the...

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