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      Training like the pros
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      Not just for the range anymore
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Dr. Matthew Loeslie

Dr. Matthew Loeslie

Dr. Matthew Loeslie

Dr. Matthew Loeslie is an associate professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He has held leadership roles such as academic dean, criminal justice program director and lecturer. In addition to his academic experience, Dr. Loeslie has also served as a police officer and trainer. He holds a Doctor of Criminal Justice from Pennsylvania Western University, California, and a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Leadership from Concordia University–St. Paul. He can be reached at linkedin.com/in/matthewloeslie.

Rules or results?

Rules or results?

Why people see right and wrong differently

May 27, 2026

There are two main ethical tribes that people belong to. In these tribes, people use different approaches to make what they believe are ethical decisions. Each tribe thinks the other […] Read More

A modern field guide to understanding research in policing

A modern field guide to understanding research in policing

Using AI to strengthen research literacy

February 19, 2026

The past When I first learned how to do research, everything happened in person. You walked into the library, pulled one of those long wooden drawers from the card catalog, […] Read More

Smart power

Smart power

A leadership case study of Eisenhower and Patton

December 25, 2025

Dwight Eisenhower and soft power Joseph S. Nye, the author of The Powers to Lead, argues that soft power rests on getting results using influence, so that others want to […] Read More

Fit for duty, fit for life

Fit for duty, fit for life

The power of exercise as we age

November 18, 2025

Fitness may not be mandatory for every task in policing, yet there are situations where officers must be physically prepared to act, sometimes with little warning. In these moments, physical […] Read More

Why you should pocket carry

Why you should pocket carry

The minimum effective dose for everyday preparedness

August 22, 2025

In exercise science, the concept of the minimum effective dose asks: What’s the least you can do and still see results? Not everyone has the time or discipline for six […] Read More

Tired of being tired?

Tired of being tired?

Police sleep issues and solutions

March 26, 2025

The sacrifice of sleep The policing profession demands significant sacrifice. One of the most common things officers sacrifice is a regular working schedule. The nature of law enforcement requires officers […] Read More

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