Why honor matters
To serve and protect.” “On my honor, I will never betray my badge, my character or the public trust.” Oaths, mission statements and core values are common tools in agency […] Read More
December 2022
Mechanics, consistency and aggression
Pace is crucial when it comes to training
If you are not currently training, there is zero chance you are performing as well as you could or that you are as prepared as you would be if you […] Read More
Traffic interviews
The art of asking the right questions
If you have selected a vehicle for a traffic stop, even if it is solely for the violations, good questions can make all the difference. We would like to think […] Read More
Compassion fatigue
What it is and how to cope
Compassion fatigue is an occupational hazard for those in helping professions. Exposure to people’s pain and traumatic events over the course of your law enforcement career changes you on a […] Read More
Next-level handgun skills are within reach
Many people ask me what they should practice when they go to the range. The answer to this seemingly simple question is “It depends.” People have different skill levels, performance […] Read More
The impact of cybercrime on our communities
If you were to imagine committing the perfect crime, what would that entail? Maybe you would commit a crime that you knew police wouldn’t be able to investigate. Or maybe […] Read More
Holiday highs and lows
How LEOs can reset their mindset and enjoy the season
For those of us in law enforcement, the holiday season can be filled with highs and lows and what might best be described as a fierce pit of internal conflict. […] Read More
When policing becomes personal
I think every cop has had the experience while working an incident of coming to the realization that something is personal. Mine was on an early December morning about 15 […] Read More
