Recently, I was requested to write a plea to ask for help, to be delivered at the funeral of a police officer who died by suicide. My message was as […]
Archives for 2025
A candid chat with law enforcement Explorer scouts
I am among those executives who have always worked hard to develop and enhance police Explorer programs. I know the exhilaration of great programs and great achievements, as well as […]
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Announces 2025 Ambassador Impact Award Winner
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), whose mission is to honor the fallen, tell the story of American law enforcement and make it safer for those who serve, […]
Understanding chronic pain and depression
Behind the physical and emotional armor, many police officers quietly endure chronic pain and depression. These two conditions can fuel each other in ways that are difficult to untangle. From […]
Hawaii police harness virtual reality technology to train, secure and recruit
Technology shapes policing in impactful, often unforeseen ways. The advent of the automobile took cops off the sidewalks and away from the public, as did the mobile radios that followed […]
Suicide and first responder retirement
The role of first responders — federal agents, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and prosecutors — is undeniably noble and vital to maintaining community safety and health. […]
