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Back in the mid-1980s, Chief Fred Stoecker of the Wilmette Police Department posted the phrase “Justice in a Free Society” on the side of all marked police cars. At this […] Read More
Procedural justice refers to the basic ideas of fairness and respect. Simply put, it is the Golden Rule: “Treat others as you would want to be treated.” Procedural justice promotes […] Read More
A crisis intervention team (CIT) is a police mental health collaborative program found in many American cities. The term “CIT” is often used to describe both a program and training […] Read More
I recall an incident many years ago when two significantly overweight officers experienced difficulty taking a mentally challenged 18-year-old kid into custody. During a violent struggle, the offender wrestled one […] Read More
Over the past several years, gun violence has become a growing topic of concern nationwide. While there is no “one size fits all” solution to this problem, police departments can […] Read More
Today’s police officers are well trained and highly skilled. Most police academy basic and in-service training is focused on skill development. However, while skill training is essential, it can be […] Read More
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