Use-of-force simulators and citizen outreach
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
Robert Spinks
Volunteers in policing
Evolving approaches to harness citizen power
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
Telephone reassurance programs
How police agencies can use them to enhance community well-being
I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” That is a well-known quote from the TV commercials advertising Life Alert, a subscription emergency alert system that allows senior citizens to have […] Read More
Navigating the future
Key challenges facing American law enforcement
My career started in an era of revolvers, hickory nightsticks and car radios that might have had just two or three radio channels. Computers were mainframes in big cities, and […] Read More
Empowering communities
The role of nonprofit police foundations in enhancing community outreach
In an era where law enforcement agencies are continuously seeking innovative ways to bridge the gap between officers and the communities they serve, the emergence of nonprofit police foundations has […] Read More
What you need to know about automatic license plate readers
Automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) have evolved significantly since their invention. In 1976, the Police Scientific Development Branch in Britain invented the first license plate readers to combat terrorism and […] Read More
