What are the key memories that stick with you? Whether it was your first OIS, the child who died in your arms, the time the shooter looked you in the […]
Archives for 2025
Insufficient police staffing continues throughout the U.S.
While some optimistic reports indicate that the slowdown in new police officer recruitment across the nation in recent years may be turning around, other accounts paint a more dire picture. […]
Meeting training needs on a limited budget
Today’s police department budgets are spread thin, and there’s rarely enough to cover everything needed. One area that is almost never adequately funded is training. Let’s face it, quality courses […]
Go that extra mile with a smile
Throughout our wonderful law enforcement profession, recruiting has become increasingly challenging, but it is important to emphasize that this article is not written based on that present reality. More importantly, […]
Be a thermostat, not a thermometer
Editor’s note: This article is reprinted with permission from the March/April 2025 issue of LVPPA Vegas Beat, the official publication of the Las Vegas Police Protective Association. The phrase “be […]
Securing the Texas border one K-9 team at a time
The state of Texas has made no bones about its stance on securing border, often clashing with the federal government when it believes not enough is being done. One of […]
