The evolving legal status of marijuana in the U.S.
Marijuana is currently listed as a Schedule 1 drug by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which still defines cannabis as among the most illegal of substances, and it would […] Read More
Dr. Gene Ira Katz, DMCJ
Scientifically proven ways for cops to thrive
Important self-care methods for LE personnel
Beyond the unique situations and circumstances related to law enforcement, just like everyone else, police officers are also subject to the full range of mental and emotional health concerns. In […] Read More
The use of military assets by U.S. police
Nationwide, law enforcement leaders are aware of public concerns about “militarization of the police.” With all the expanded oversight and suspicion of law enforcement, I know that maintaining public safety […] Read More
Diversity in law enforcement
Can it improve police-community relations?
Conventional wisdom would seem to suggest that more proportionate and representational ethnic and racial diversity in America’s police departments would have a positive effect on police–community relations. This idea is […] Read More
Police use of force: A debate with more questions than answers
One of the most contentious hot-button topics in law enforcement today concerns the use of force by police, underscored in recent years by several highly publicized cases, such as the […] Read More
Challenges in LE leadership
Addressing ethics, morality and legality
Leading a law enforcement agency (LEA) is a complicated, high-pressure position that requires wide-ranging capabilities for overseeing a staff with different levels of competence, dispositions and tasks. Involving life-and-death issues, […] Read More
