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Robert Spinks

Robert Spinks

Robert Spinks

Robert Spinks started his career in 1981 with the Eugene Police Department in Oregon and later served at the Port of Seattle Police Department in Washington. He has been the chief of police in Sedro-Woolley, Washington; Milton-Freewater, Oregon; Sequim, Washington; and McNeese State University. He is currently the chief in Parsons, Kansas. He is a fellow of the Future Policing Institute. He has instructed college courses for over 30 years and is currently at Labette Community College. Community policing information can be downloaded at www.parsonspdks.gov.

Training for tomorrow

Training for tomorrow

Evolving police expertise in a complex era

August 16, 2025

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

Securing homes together

Embracing home security with citizens

July 18, 2025

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

Your website is your front desk

Why police departments must prioritize a professional, engaging online presence

May 18, 2025

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

Interagency communication in the age of email, YouTube and Zoom

Revolutionizing police communication with digital tools

February 18, 2025

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

The power of change

Shaping the future of policing

December 19, 2024

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

Time to go back to school?

Time to go back to school?

How higher education for LEOs enhances effectiveness, reduces citizen complaints and fosters career advancement

November 19, 2024

The law enforcement landscape continues to witness a paradigm shift, where the role of education in policing has garnered significant attention. The traditional view of policing as a vocation solely […] Read More

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