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      A new breed of cop car
      The future of patrol is here
      New York governor highlights $24 million investment to modernize law...
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      Hit the pause button
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      The war on drugs is evolving
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      Promoting organizational wellness
      Telling cops to get more sleep isn’t working
      Proactive wellness visits
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August 2025

A bold idea for reducing homelessness in America

A bold idea for reducing homelessness in America

Local law enforcement can lead a community-wide solution

August 29, 2025

My highway encounter and a deeper problem I pulled off the highway into small-town Cloverdale, California, and a homeless fellow approached me. “Do you know where there’s a grocery store?” […] Read More

Using critical thinking to crack the case

Using critical thinking to crack the case

August 27, 2025

More than ever, law enforcement is facing challenges that demand more than traditional thinking and problem-solving approaches. Some crimes have become increasingly complex and difficult to solve (consider cybercrimes or […] Read More

Navigating cultural and language barriers

Navigating cultural and language barriers

Indiana University Police Academy introduces Deaf culture and ASL training

August 26, 2025

In June, recruits with the Indiana University Police Department (IUPD) Academy made history when they stepped into the classroom to take part in the department’s first-ever training on Deaf culture […] Read More

Why you should pocket carry

Why you should pocket carry

The minimum effective dose for everyday preparedness

August 22, 2025

In exercise science, the concept of the minimum effective dose asks: What’s the least you can do and still see results? Not everyone has the time or discipline for six […] Read More

The future is here

The future is here

LE virtual reality training systems

August 21, 2025

When it comes to technology, my idea of high-tech is to use my laptop as a word processor. But even I’ve noticed the giant leap forward in online learning. Watching […] Read More

A winding road

A winding road

My unconventional journey into policing

August 20, 2025

Mark Cuban once said, “Don’t follow your passions, follow your effort.” That approach seems to have worked out for him, but I clearly didn’t heed his advice. Strangely, I think […] Read More

Do you know your emotional intelligence?

Do you know your emotional intelligence?

Why it can matter more than IQ

August 17, 2025

About five years ago, while researching material for a leadership training class I was putting together for the sergeants, lieutenants, commanders and deputy chiefs of my department, I came across […] Read More

Training for tomorrow

Training for tomorrow

Evolving police expertise in a complex era

August 16, 2025

In an era of complex social dynamics, evolving threats and heightened public scrutiny, law enforcement professionals are expected to be more than enforcers of the law — they are community […] Read More

Addressing racism in the workplace

Addressing racism in the workplace

August 15, 2025

The last several months have involved a mad scramble over the issue of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). As someone who has extensive experience in just about every imaginable aspect […] Read More

Is your FTO a wrecking ball?

Is your FTO a wrecking ball?

When old school meets new rules

August 14, 2025

Let’s just say it plainly: The future of law enforcement is being shaped in the front seat of a patrol car — not in a classroom, a boardroom or at […] Read More

Operation Brain Freeze keeps community cool

Operation Brain Freeze keeps community cool

Boston P.D. serves up frozen treats and fun with outreach program

August 13, 2025

Twenty-first century cops often find themselves in situations that would be utterly foreign to their law enforcement forebears. These old-school officers likely never imagined a world with DNA testing, ubiquitous […] Read More

No degree, no badge?

No degree, no badge?

California bill could create new police officer education requirements

August 12, 2025

In 2020, as protests, riots and various forms of activism swept the nation, politicians across the map scrambled to propose policies aimed at satisfying calls for reform. While some efforts […] Read More

Law enforcement responds to tragic Texas flooding

Law enforcement responds to tragic Texas flooding

August 11, 2025

While the July Fourth weekend offered a welcome respite for many people in the U.S., it marked the beginning of relentless rescue and recovery efforts for public safety personnel in […] Read More

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Liability challenges in contemporary policing

Liability challenges in contemporary policing

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When performance reviews are a waste of time

When performance reviews are a waste of time

February 26, 2026

Proactive wellness visits

Proactive wellness visits

February 25, 2026

Taking a page from Toyota’s playbook

Taking a page from Toyota’s playbook

February 23, 2026

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