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      • The relentless pursuit of excellence
        An effective strategy for difficult discussions
        Developing and enhancing assertiveness
        Clarifying your “true north”
        The job has changed — have you?
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      • No two days are ever the same
        Training dipshittery, Part 2
        Tactical medicine for cops
        Why good cops quit
        Smile and let them swing
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        Hats off to a new uniform look
        Overcoming climate and conditions to rescue child
        Father and son mark career milestones together
        Officer’s determination closes case and surprises cancer patient
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        Facing the oral board
        Why good cops quit
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        Why more staff won’t fix your operational slowdowns
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        Get the most out of simulation training
        The virtual beat
        Training with an AI partner?
        NYC’s electric vehicle fleet for LE passes milestone
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        Nobody is coming to do it for you
        Precision, adaptability and response: The need for LPVOs in equipping...
        Training dipshittery, Part 2
        Tactical medicine for cops
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        Massachusetts law establishes fund to care for retired K-9s
        Portlanders will not vote on diverting climate funds for police...
        Surviving internal affairs investigations
        Fighting human trafficking at the local level
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        Has the job quietly stolen your humanity?
        No two days are ever the same
        Changing the narrative
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      • Pittsburgh mounted patrol officer helps inner-city kids saddle up
        Wyoming girl on a mission to collect “hero patches”
        Texas sheriff’s office nominates 7-year-old for commendation
        Cops try to net DEA agents
        A different type of teen takeover
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        Police chief catches cat in the act
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        Police humor only a cop would understand
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        Distant cousins connect to honor fallen family member 110 years after...
        9/11 Victim Compensation Fund: A journey to coverage
        Driver charged with murder after striking LAPD sergeant at 112 mph
        Unsung heroes: New York City correction officers
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    • From warrior to peacekeeper
      Hats off to a new uniform look
      Overcoming climate and conditions to rescue child
      Father and son mark career milestones together
      Officer’s determination closes case and surprises cancer patient
  • Labor
    • The shift happens long before the resignation letter
      Facing the oral board
      Why good cops quit
      Succession planning
      Why more staff won’t fix your operational slowdowns
  • Tech
    • Take Me Home program offers effective tool for police and families
      Get the most out of simulation training
      The virtual beat
      Training with an AI partner?
      NYC’s electric vehicle fleet for LE passes milestone
  • Training
    • Train them to ask why
      Nobody is coming to do it for you
      Precision, adaptability and response: The need for LPVOs in equipping...
      Training dipshittery, Part 2
      Tactical medicine for cops
  • Policy
    • Out of chaos comes opportunity
      Massachusetts law establishes fund to care for retired K-9s
      Portlanders will not vote on diverting climate funds for police...
      Surviving internal affairs investigations
      Fighting human trafficking at the local level
  • Health/Wellness
    • Understanding why police officers think alcohol works
      Has the job quietly stolen your humanity?
      No two days are ever the same
      Changing the narrative
      Supporting your peer support team
  • Community
    • Pittsburgh mounted patrol officer helps inner-city kids saddle up
      Wyoming girl on a mission to collect “hero patches”
      Texas sheriff’s office nominates 7-year-old for commendation
      Cops try to net DEA agents
      A different type of teen takeover
  • Offbeat
    • Could cadaver otters help close cold cases?
      Police chief catches cat in the act
      “Teenage Mutant Ninja Deer” rescued
      An unexpected burglar
      Police humor only a cop would understand
  • We Remember
    • Protecting America with the USA PATRIOT Act
      Distant cousins connect to honor fallen family member 110 years after...
      9/11 Victim Compensation Fund: A journey to coverage
      Driver charged with murder after striking LAPD sergeant at 112 mph
      Unsung heroes: New York City correction officers
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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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No two days are ever the same

No two days are ever the same

July 24, 2026

Training dipshittery, Part 2

Training dipshittery, Part 2

July 23, 2026

Tactical medicine for cops

Tactical medicine for cops

July 18, 2026

Why good cops quit

Why good cops quit

July 14, 2026

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