Community engagement: What is it moving forward?
Community engagement isn’t a buzzword or a box to check — it’s the foundation of trust, legitimacy and effectiveness in modern policing. While chiefs and command staff may set policy […] Read More
Robert Spinks
Training for tomorrow
Evolving police expertise in a complex era
In an era of complex social dynamics, evolving threats and heightened public scrutiny, law enforcement professionals are expected to be more than enforcers of the law — they are community […] Read More
Securing homes together
Embracing home security with citizens
In towns across America, where community matters and neighbors still look out for one another, property crimes such as burglaries, thefts, vandalism and car prowls are not just statistics; they […] Read More
Your website is your front desk
Why police departments must prioritize a professional, engaging online presence
In today’s digital world, a police department’s website is often the public’s first and most important impression of the agency. Yet many departments have not prioritized their online presence — […] Read More
Interagency communication in the age of email, YouTube and Zoom
Revolutionizing police communication with digital tools
Imagine you are on patrol during a multi-agency pursuit, and critical updates arrive on your MDT, tablet or smartphone in real-time. Picture wrapping up a major investigation with a virtual […] Read More
The power of change
Shaping the future of policing
Picture this: It’s 1981. A patrol officer is equipped with a six-shot revolver, a hickory nightstick, a pair of handcuffs, some nasty CN tearing agent, a car radio with a […] Read More
