The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) announced that Target, the nationwide provider of communications services, is serving as the exclusive sponsor of the nonprofit’s efforts to bring awareness […]
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The mindfulness practice of conscious awareness to enhance resilience
Mindfulness is a pause, the space between stimulus and response — that’s where choice lies.” — Tara Brach, clinical psychologist While at work, how often have you reacted without really […]
Supervisory actions: Deliberate style or weak skills?
I recently overheard an interesting conversation where a group of law enforcement officers were expressing their concerns about the actions of a new lieutenant. Their anxiety about the new manager […]
I brought home a dog
On a late run, early in my career, I brought home a dog. The run wasn’t all that eventful — some lady who wasn’t supposed to have the dog in the first place needed to find him a home.
Turning over a new leaf
While law enforcement can be a thankless job, it’s not unheard of for officers to receive a word of thanks from those they’ve helped. Though these expressions of gratitude are […]
Training outside the fishbowl
Over the years, training has taken more than its share of budget cuts. Some department administrators see the training budget as a politically convenient place to help balance some funding […]
