Betraying the blue
When I started police work in 1980, I wanted to help people. I went to work every day and did the job, honing my skills as I went through my […] Read More
April 2023
What’s the best way to train law enforcement leaders?
Essential elements of effective programs
Background and brief history of police training Policing in the U.S. is conventionally broken into three historical periods: 1) the Political or Traditional Era, from 1890 to 1930, when law […] Read More
Peeling the onion
It is understandable that most people associate the entirety of the dark web with “The Onion Router” (Tor), as it is unequivocally the most utilized dark net in the world. […] Read More
Protect and … customer service?
I spent my teens working in retail. I can remember dealing with angry, impatient people as I worked to fill requests, scan items and find products. I had to smile […] Read More
Looking out for K-9s
More states seek to enact Nero’s Law
Five years ago, Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon was fatally shot when his team served a search warrant. His K-9 partner, Nero, also sustained life-threatening injuries. At the time, Massachusetts […] Read More
Serenity in the saddle
Equine therapy helps first responders cope with stresses of the job
Numerous large metropolitan police agencies boast mounted units for crowd control and other duties. Ask any of these specialized officers about the relationship they form with their horses, and you […] Read More
Betraying the blue
When I started police work in 1980, I wanted to help people. I went to work every day and did the job, honing my skills as I went through my […] Read More
Non-criminal barricades and liability
A primer for law enforcement officers
This article is for informational purposes and is not legal advice. Consult with your agency’s legal advisor. The way law enforcement officers use force is under scrutiny like never before. […] Read More
Equipping your patrol rifle with low-powered variable optics
Not all that long ago, it was unusual to see a rifle in a city police officer’s patrol car. The 1997 North Hollywood Bank of America shootout changed everything. Two […] Read More
Meeting the demand for change
Embracing continuous improvements
We see stories in the national news or video on social media about horrific actions taken by a fraction of law enforcement officers. These events reduce public confidence in policing. […] Read More
New partnership provides fast access to vehicle history records
More than 75% of crimes involve vehicles, and being able to quickly access vital information about them is crucial to law enforcement when conducting investigations. Now that’s even easier thanks […] Read More
Book review: Police Unions and the Reform Movement
Ron DeLord’s latest book, Police Unions and the Reform Movement, should be required reading for police union leaders. The overriding message from DeLord, along with Ron York and an impressive […] Read More
