The evolving legal status of marijuana in the U.S.
Marijuana is currently listed as a Schedule 1 drug by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which still defines cannabis as among the most illegal of substances, and it would […] Read More
December 2023
Improve your patrol rifle-handling skills
Most police officers shoot their patrol rifles well. Compared to handguns, rifles are easier to shoot well, so even a mediocre marksman with a handgun can hammer out some pretty […] Read More
Why taking inventory is important
A tool to help you counter the negative impact of the job
The demanding and stressful nature of law enforcement work can negatively impact your well-being over the course of your career. When you ignore or fail to address the cumulative impact […] Read More
988 Lifeline offers a chance to transform policing in the U.S.
You wouldn’t expect an electrician to repair your leaking sink, just as you’d never think to have a veterinarian fix your broken leg. Yet in cities across the U.S., law […] Read More
“Pig-butchering” cryptocurrency scams
What they are and how to investigate them
Cryptocurrency is undeniably a polarizing topic. For as many supporters who champion crypto as the future of finance, you will find an equal number of naysayers. Since the first transaction […] Read More
Navigating the future
Key challenges facing American law enforcement
My career started in an era of revolvers, hickory nightsticks and car radios that might have had just two or three radio channels. Computers were mainframes in big cities, and […] Read More
From strategy to execution
A leadership plan for success
Policing today presents many challenges for law enforcement executives. Departments face a perpetual whirlwind of responsibilities and problems to solve. Many responses to these matters are incident-driven and reactive in […] Read More
Backup guns and off-duty carry
Key considerations to think about
We all carry guns. On duty, you may not have much choice. Departments frequently issue a service weapon and allow minimal or no customization of it. From a liability and […] Read More
The value of heart-centered policing
Effective, professional policing isn’t inspired by the mind, but is enabled through the heart. Heart-centered policing is the foundation for a meaningful and fulfilling career. It also offers the greatest […] Read More
Let the public know
Why police unions need PIOs
In a time of anti-police sentiment and politicians bowing to the demands of a loud few, every police union should have a public information officer (PIO). While police departments trying […] Read More
Conference leadership skills
Techniques for running productive meetings
Whether chairing a small staff meeting or a large conference, there are a number of subtle leadership behaviors that are essential to ensure that the gathering is successful in terms […] Read More
National Law Enforcement Museum receives memorial Honor Chair
A permanent seat for the nation’s fallen heroes
On October 25, an emotional ceremony took place at the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C., to unveil the Honor Chair, a one-of-a-kind tribute piece that preserves the memory […] Read More
Tragedy strikes L.A. Sheriff’s Department
Four employees die by apparent suicides in 24-hour span
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) was shaken by the apparent suicide deaths of four current or former employees within a 24-hour period in early November. There was no […] Read More
