Noble cause policing
Doing the wrong thing in the name of right
We have all heard the phrase, “Do the right thing for the right reason, even when no one is looking.” The phrase seems like a critical foundational expectation for law […] Read More
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; McNeese State University; and is currently the chief in Parsons, Kansas. He is an instructor and adjunct faculty at the University of Arizona Global Campus and Labette Community College. Community policing information can be downloaded at parsonspd.com.
We have all heard the phrase, “Do the right thing for the right reason, even when no one is looking.” The phrase seems like a critical foundational expectation for law […] Read More
What is evidence-based policing (EBP)? It is an approach to law enforcement that emphasizes the use of empirical research and data analysis to guide decision-making, policies and practices within police […] Read More
With over 681 state and local police academies in the United States training over 60,000 new police recruits annually, there is little standardization. Graduation rates nationwide for recruits hover around […] Read More
In the dynamic landscape of law enforcement, police agencies continually seek innovative methods to enhance public safety and reduce crime. One such strategy is hot spot policing, a targeted approach […] Read More
Another night shift. Another domestic call, burglary in progress or a car stop on a dark street. Are you confronted by a compliant suspect, a belligerent and drugged abuser or […] Read More
Traditionally, police departments have relied on sworn officers to maintain law and order within communities. However, police departments have increasingly turned to volunteers to fill unique and specialized roles. This […] Read More
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