American Police Beat Magazine
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Police communication was very difficult in the early history of American law enforcement. Rattles were one of the first alarms colonial police had at their disposal. Later, these would be […] Read More
Every police leader has their own unique leadership style that reflects their personality, value system, knowledge, people skills and overall competence. Not every leader understands how leadership works or has […] Read More
Imagine a sergeant supervising two officers. The first officer graduated from the academy a few weeks ago. He is enthusiastic, motivated and eager to prove himself. He volunteers for assignments, […] Read More
For many officers, becoming an instructor is a career goal. It’s a chance to pass along knowledge, help other officers become more capable and leave the profession a little better […] Read More
Since the beginning of modern policing, officers have been trained to rely on their instincts, common sense and five basic senses while performing their duties. In recent years, however, there […] Read More
I recently had one of the most rewarding experiences I have had — and one that I have experienced scores of times — attending the law enforcement academy graduation of […] Read More
If the title of this article makes you uncomfortable, we get it. Nobody likes an officer who asks why. It’s annoying, disruptive and usually takes a perfectly good plan off […] Read More
When I was assigned to our department’s training academy more than 15 years ago, I felt like I had finally been invited into the room where the department’s best instructors […] Read More
Editor’s note: This is Part 8 of a nine-part series reflecting on the September 11, 2001, terror attacks ahead of their 25th remembrance this year. Retired Port Authority Police Officer […] Read More
Sit in enough command staff meetings about retention and the conversation follows a familiar pattern. Numbers are down, good officers are leaving and somewhere in the first 10 minutes someone […] Read More
Mexican cartels, including the six designated as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs), use adaptive organizational practices similar to legitimate companies. Much like organizations in any market economy, their leaders look for […] Read More
If you are a patrol officer, deputy, corporal, FTO or first-line supervisor, you already know the job has changed. The public has changed. Technology has changed. Expectations have changed. The […] Read More
From crowd control to parades and community events, seeing a mounted patrol out and about on urban streets is always a striking sight. However, not many city dwellers have the […] Read More
Splash, a 2-year-old Asian small-clawed otter, is cute and full of personality, but he’s also an agile swimmer who can hold his breath for up to eight minutes and detect […] Read More
On June 2, GOSAFE Technology, Inc., announced the delivery of a national public safety initiative focused on helping law enforcement agencies, public safety organizations and firearms professionals evaluate practical strategies […] Read More
Law enforcement and other first responders remain the backbone of community safety, consistently stepping into unpredictable and often dangerous situations to protect lives and property. As communities expand and challenges […] Read More
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