SROs in action
The vital role of cops in schools
Schools in the U.S. have never had as much protection and police presence in our nation’s history as they do today. The unfortunate scourge of fanatical shooters targeting our schools […] Read More
Jack R. Gates
Effective in-service training
Five keys to capturing your audience
Aristotle once declared, “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” It’s as true in our world today as it was in his ancient Greece. Aristotle’s statement […] Read More
Crime doesn’t take a vacation
Policing challenges in tourist jurisdictions
Every law enforcement agency across the U.S. has its own unique challenges. However, policing in areas associated with tourism and seasonal population increases presents obstacles and issues that many other […] Read More
Using critical thinking to crack the case
More than ever, law enforcement is facing challenges that demand more than traditional thinking and problem-solving approaches. Some crimes have become increasingly complex and difficult to solve (consider cybercrimes or […] Read More
Small-town policing
Breaking down the Mayberry fallacy
In the minds of many people, small-town policing is as easy as Sheriff Andy Taylor made it appear in the 1960s television series The Andy Griffith Show. In the fictional […] Read More
Code enforcement officers: The community’s frontline property regulators
Code enforcement officers are often perceived by the public as notoriously intrusive officials who have little or no compassion for their fellow citizens. The codes they enforce are frequently thought […] Read More
