Thoroughness is a virtue
In police work, there is very little wiggle room for making major mistakes. A blunder in police work can reach catastrophic levels. Fortunately, most mistakes don’t... Read More
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Truth or lie?
The role of demeanor evidence in police work
Demeanor evidence is simply reading people’s external demeanor, such as body language or speech, to try to read between the lines and determine a person’s... Read More
Authorities arrest 14, rescue 10 in human-trafficking sting at Comic-Con
A team of federal, state and county investigators recently arrested 14 people and saved 10 victims during an undercover human-trafficking sting at the Comic-Con... Read More
Ohio trooper uses potato chips to rescue dog on train tracks
The Ohio State Highway Patrol posted a video on Facebook recently praising Trooper Alec Kalis for bravely rescuing a family’s dog at the Ohio State Fairgrounds... Read More
Off-duty Massachusetts officer saves young child’s life while on vacation
Officer Matthew Sech of the Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Police Department was on vacation with his family in New Hampshire when he heard screams coming from the... Read More
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Evolving tactics
Reframing “contact and cover” for crisis situations
Introduction The contact-and-cover tactic is a cornerstone of police training, providing a structured approach to handling encounters with suspects. This method, deeply ingrained in police academies, emphasizes safety, control and […]
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There is unquestionably no other topic more discussed in tandem with technology than privacy. With every technological development that makes our daily lives easier, the... Read More
Connected cops
How the internet of things is transforming policing
In recent years, the rapid advancement of technology has significantly transformed various sectors, including law enforcement. The integration of internet of things... Read More
Eliminating calls for service through military-grade technology
Having just participated in a law enforcement–military–private business symposium on joint partnerships to make our communities safer, I was tremendously impressed... Read More
“The future of law enforcement”: Colorado police plan to use drones as first responders
Several law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado are planning to begin dispatching drones instead of officers to respond to 9-1-1 calls. “This really is the... Read More
AI applications to law enforcement
Artificial intelligence (AI) makes it possible for machines to learn. AI can be used for good (e.g., more accurate IOD diagnoses by police physicians; data analysis of... Read More
Noble cause policing
Doing the wrong thing in the name of right
We have all heard the phrase, “Do the right thing for the right reason, even when no one is looking.” The phrase seems like a critical foundational expectation for... Read More
Breaking through to Gen Z
Why it’s crucial for LE labor organizations, and how to do it
I’m getting old, and so is the police department for which I work. Personally, I’m not thrilled about it. Sure, some things get better with age. My stiff joints, not Read More
Copless in Seattle
Will a new police contract increase staffing levels?
The police officers in Seattle finally have a contract, and it seems to be a financially generous one. The new agreement will raise wages for the officers going all the Read More
Minneapolis police union approves new contract that includes historic 21.7% pay raise
After eight months of public and private negotiations and state mediation, the union representing Minneapolis police officers voted to approve a historic 21.7% pay raise... Read More
Police departments throughout U.S. see hiring increase following years of decline, PERF survey finds
Police departments across the nation reported an increase in their ranks for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 death of George Floyd, which led to a Read More
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