Mike Geier

Mike Geier is the former chief of police of the Albuquerque, New Mexico, Police Department. His career began in 1974 with the Wilmette, Illinois, Police Department, where he retired as a lieutenant after 20 years in 1994. He then joined APD as a recruit and served another 20 years, retiring in 2014 as a commander to become the police chief in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He returned to APD in 2017 as the chief until he retired in 2020. For additional information on reality-based training, contact rbtconsulting.net.

Developing a comprehensive crisis intervention response model

August 24, 2024

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

Fitness for life

A rational approach to developing healthier police departments

June 18, 2024

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

Gun violence reduction strategies

A guide to best practices

May 8, 2024

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

Implementing a reality-based training program

February 18, 2024

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

From strategy to execution

A leadership plan for success

December 20, 2023

Policing today presents many challenges for law enforcement executives. Departments face a perpetual whirlwind of responsibilities and problems to solve. Many responses to these matters are incident-driven and reactive in […] Read More