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      CPD sergeant receives commendation for holiday boat rescue
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      Why good cops quit
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      Why more staff won’t fix your operational slowdowns
      Drama in Georgia: Mayor fires entire police department for...
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      Get the most out of simulation training
      The virtual beat
      Training with an AI partner?
      NYC’s electric vehicle fleet for LE passes milestone
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      Training dipshittery, Part 2
      Tactical medicine for cops
      Get the most out of simulation training
      Training like the pros
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      Surviving internal affairs investigations
      Fighting human trafficking at the local level
      Minneapolis mayor ordered to meet police staffing mandate
      New Hampshire’s new bail notification system closes gaps between...
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      Has the job quietly stolen your humanity?
      No two days are ever the same
      Changing the narrative
      Supporting your peer support team
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      Texas sheriff’s office nominates 7-year-old for commendation
      Cops try to net DEA agents
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      Working community connections
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      9/11 Victim Compensation Fund: A journey to coverage
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      National Police Week 2026
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Dan Willis

Dan Willis

Dan Willis

Captain Dan Willis (ret.) served for 30 years with the La Mesa Police Department in California and now travels the country as an international instructor on trauma recovery, resilience and wellness. He is the author of the emotional survival and wellness guidebook Bulletproof Spirit: The First Responder’s Essential Resource for Protecting and Healing Mind and Heart, which is required reading at the FBI National Academy. For more information, visit FirstResponderWellness.com.

The relentless pursuit of excellence

The relentless pursuit of excellence

An attitude that transforms leaders, teams and organizations

July 20, 2026

“The only comparison I should be making is with myself. Will I be better tomorrow than I am today?”  — Ryan Hawk Answer this question: I’m not where I would […] Read More

Clarifying your “true north”

Clarifying your “true north”

Professional policing with well-defined ideals

May 17, 2026

My 41 years in the police profession have taught me that a secret to enhancing effective policing is hiding in plain sight. It aligns with the ethos of elite achievers […] Read More

Promoting organizational wellness

Promoting organizational wellness

The value of police physical fitness programs

March 18, 2026

Police physical fitness programs significantly enhance officer safety and resilience, improve agency efficiency and effectiveness, and positively impact the community. Research shows that physical fitness improves job performance, safety awareness […] Read More

Leadership with heart

Leadership with heart

It’s time to check your ego at the door

January 25, 2026

“Ego is a toxic force that makes teamwork, as well as reaching one’s highest potential, impossible.” — Anonymous We all have an ego — our sense of identity, self-importance and […] Read More

Your agency needs you

Your agency needs you

Leadership starts with taking the best care of your people

November 22, 2025

“One of the most important things any police organization and its supervisors do is take care of their people.” — San Diego County Sheriff William Gore (ret.) In my 40 […] Read More

The mindfulness practice of conscious awareness to enhance resilience

The mindfulness practice of conscious awareness to enhance resilience

August 4, 2025

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 […] Read More

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