Defunding vs. refunding public services
Defunding the police (DTP) surfaced in the summer of 2020 following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others. DTP is a slogan that supports removing funds from police […] Read More
Robert Spinks
Defensive tactics
Focusing on basics builds confidence
Most newsworthy police events start as low-level contacts that quickly move to a high-level event. Improving one’s ability to remain calm and confident will allow the officer to quickly flow […] Read More
Domestic violence is on the rise
What police can do to better respond to DV calls
On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner. This equates to more than 10 million abused women and men each year. Often viewed as […] Read More
Traffic enforcement: A core policing responsibility?
Have you attended training in traffic enforcement since leaving the police academy? It is a big topic, and traffic stops are initiated by law enforcement roughly 50,000 times daily or […] Read More
Security surveys: A lost art?
Customer service: We all complain about its downfall. We want more bang for our buck at the store. We expect questions answered and information given from a visit to the […] Read More
False police narrative: Use-of-force facts
Use of force is in the spotlight across the United States, challenging law enforcers. Policing tactics in different areas — metropolitan, suburban and rural — receive different levels of community […] Read More
