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
Robert Spinks
Time to go back to school?
How higher education for LEOs enhances effectiveness, reduces citizen complaints and fosters career advancement
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
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
Evidence-based policing
Using research and data to guide decision-making
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
Police academy training: Time for reform
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
Hot spot policing, from big cities to small towns
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
