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American law enforcement agencies should achieve and maintain accredited status. By adhering to national standards, operational effectiveness can be strengthened, liability can be reduced and public trust can be enhanced. […] Read More
In 2017, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the City of Albuquerque entered a contract, which became known as the Court Assigned Settlement Agreement (CASA). The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) […] Read More
Ask any high performer what frustrates them most about working with others, and chances are, they’ll say the same thing: lack of accountability. Exceptional officers know the standards they bring […] Read More
Wellness is trending in our profession. This is likely not news to you, especially if you are in a leadership position. You’ve probably heard, “It’s OK to not be OK” […] Read More
Policing doesn’t fail for lack of big reforms. If anything, policing has had more large-scale reform attempts than nearly any other profession in America. Commission reports, consent decrees, federal reviews […] Read More
The past When I first learned how to do research, everything happened in person. You walked into the library, pulled one of those long wooden drawers from the card catalog, […] Read More
I fully expect that this article may not sit well with some readers, but I believe that it will be helpful to others. It contains information that should be considered […] Read More
Editor’s note: This is part 2 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
Police work doesn’t fail due to a lack of bravery or dedication. Failures happen when officers reach their cognitive limits. These are very short instances when stress, perception, memory and […] Read More
The past 30 years have seen a revolution in law enforcement training. Rudimentary scenario training quickly evolved into computer-based scenario training. The use of inert weapons during scenarios progressed to […] Read More
American policing stands at a pivotal moment. Every patrol officer, detective and front-line supervisor has encountered the drug crisis firsthand — during traffic stops, domestic disturbances driven by addiction or […] Read More
The Roman poet Juvenal famously asked, “quis custodiet Ipsos custodes?” or “who guards the guards themselves?” More commonly, it’s phrased “who watches the watchmen?” Whatever translation you prefer, the modern […] Read More
The city of Seattle has a new city attorney, and it seems the Seattle police union has job security. As one of her first moves in her new position, city […] Read More
A 13-year-old boy in Woolwich Township, New Jersey, is still alive (and warm), thanks to the bold action of a few police officers. On January 6, a boy fell through […] Read More
A police officer in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is getting kudos for a seemingly simple act of kindness that meant the world to an elderly woman in his community. On January 7, […] Read More
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