When you go to the range to get some shooting time, do you go to train or practice? The difference may seem subtle, but there is a clear distinction between […]
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Reckless elegance
Let me say this up front — this article will pinch a few nerves. I can already picture the expressions on some folks from my old agency reading this … […]
Keeping work at work and home at home
Few things are as precarious as the work–life balance in our profession. Police work is a demanding job, sometimes to the point of being all-consuming, and can easily bleed over […]
Critical incidents and waiting woosah
Dave, we got in a fight with some guy and they think he’s gonna die. Homicide detectives want to interview me. Do I need an attorney?” I was at home, […]
Setting ethical expectations early in an officer’s career
The issues of ethical expectations and behaviors form the foundation of law enforcement professionalism and deserve strong, visible emphasis throughout every phase of a policing career. The following letter is […]
Your website is your front desk
In today’s digital world, a police department’s website is often the public’s first and most important impression of the agency. Yet many departments have not prioritized their online presence — […]
