Everything you don’t know about polygraphy, but should
Ninety-nine percent of sheriffs, chiefs and command staff either trust polygraphs too much, or not enough. But you’re about to learn everything you need to know, and if you put […] Read More
Dave Edmonds
Sex crimes detective’s brush with elite sports history
When your best really matters, and why
If you don’t know what the hardest part of a sexual assault investigator’s job is, I’ll tell you: It’s when your heart and mind agree that the little girl or […] Read More
So you got assigned to I.A., huh?
Tips on how to get it right
I remember when that happened to me. I had only been a patrol sergeant for a year and a half when I got that call. Traditionally, the sergeants who got […] Read More
The Firefighter Corollary
Why fire services are thriving and we are not
When it comes to disease, there’s a difference between treating the symptoms and finding the cure. Police officer occupational discontent and job-caused stress are at their highest ever. Many LEOs […] Read More
So much for those New Year’s resolutions, eh?
Here are some real solutions every cop can stick with
Eat healthier. Exercise more. Save money or spend less. Learn something new. Quit smoking. Read more. Change jobs. Drink less. Spend more time with family and friends. Get organized. Every […] Read More
Ass-kissing, favoritism, oh my!
Best practices on how to run a widely respected promotional process
When was the last time your organization took a close look at its promotional process? The Leadership Challenge may be the gold-standard manual for effective leadership. The second chapter is […] Read More
