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Over the past several years, gun violence has become a growing topic of concern nationwide. While there is no “one size fits all” solution to this problem, police departments can […] Read More
On the rugged plains of North Dakota lives an extraordinary individual who, for the past 15 years or so, has taken it upon herself to investigate, search for and attempt […] 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
Picture this: being found guilty of a serious crime you didn’t commit. This is the harsh reality for some people who are regrettably misidentified by an eyewitness. Shockingly, the Innocence […] Read More
In my law enforcement career, spanning several decades and seven agencies, I can say without reservation that among my most valuable and satisfying experiences were the development and operation of […] Read More
When my husband was on the job, our relationship struggled with communication and connection, not unlike many of the law enforcement couples I help in my professional work. As a […] Read More
A crucial training gap exists: Most departments have plainclothes assignments, such as detectives and administrative command staff, but these officers rarely receive training regarding the myriad of topics associated with […] Read More
There are some common errors that young detectives and even first-responding street cops make in interrogation. These mistakes can make an investigation much more complicated and be an unnecessary barrier […] Read More
Younger people often see the older generations as, if not obsolete, certainly “behind the times.” In my younger years, I was as guilty of this as anyone. On the other […] Read More
Early this year, body-worn camera footage was released that showed a Florida deputy mistaking a falling acorn striking his vehicle with the sound of a gunshot. He then shot several […] Read More
As the saying goes, “You can get the monkey off your back, but the circus never leaves town.” This is no laughing matter. Having a monkey on your back initially […] Read More
A town in Pennsylvania is considering closing its police department. Unsurprisingly, the union that represents the officers there isn’t crazy about the idea. The borough of Jenkintown is tiny, just […] Read More
Law enforcement officers rarely garner the universal acclaim that comes with some of the other first response professions. On most calls, there’s a victim who needs help and a suspect […] Read More
A bill in Washington state is creating a stir about some questionable things that might occur due to the way it’s written. ESHB 2384 is a traffic bill, dealing mostly […] Read More
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