As defined by the U.S. National Institute of Justice, proactive policing focuses on crime prevention through community engagement and strategic presence, in contrast to traditional reactive responses, which happen after […]
Archives for 2025
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Announces July 2025 Officers of the Month
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) on September 2 announced Police Officer III Andre Smith, Sergeant Timothy Kwaloff, Police Officer I Georgia Ariaza, Police Officer III Alex John […]
California makes police misconduct records publicly available
It’s not unusual for a news article to end with some reference to why we’ll never know the rest of the story. Colleges facing scandal often end media inquiries by […]
A bold idea for reducing homelessness in America
My highway encounter and a deeper problem I pulled off the highway into small-town Cloverdale, California, and a homeless fellow approached me. “Do you know where there’s a grocery store?” […]
Using critical thinking to crack the case
More than ever, law enforcement is facing challenges that demand more than traditional thinking and problem-solving approaches. Some crimes have become increasingly complex and difficult to solve (consider cybercrimes or […]
Navigating cultural and language barriers
In June, recruits with the Indiana University Police Department (IUPD) Academy made history when they stepped into the classroom to take part in the department’s first-ever training on Deaf culture […]
