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      Small Texas town left without a police force after firing its last...
      Port Authority Police Department welcomes 71 new officers
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      How local police departments can combat cybercrime
      Your website is your front desk
      Telegram investigations
      Florida sheriff’s office deploys cutting-edge forensic tool to...
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      Navigating cultural and language barriers
      Why you should pocket carry
      The future is here
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      California makes police misconduct records publicly available
      A bold idea for reducing homelessness in America
      No degree, no badge?
      Mobs on wheels
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      “Hold my beer”
      When empathy backfires
      Navigating retirement
      Keeping work at work and home at home
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      An unexpected reunion
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January 2024

Imagery tactics for peak performance

Imagery tactics for peak performance

How mental practice can yield real results

January 25, 2024

Research demonstrates that mental practice — mental rehearsal of a particular task without engaging in overt actions — is better than no practice at all. Think about that when you […] Read More

Don’t be a PowerPoint Grim Reaper

Don’t be a PowerPoint Grim Reaper

How to create presentations that won’t suck the life out of your audience

January 24, 2024

We’ve all been there: You walk into a classroom and the instructor begins class by giving everyone a handout of their PowerPoint presentation. They greet the class and fire up […] Read More

Effective, empowering leadership

Effective, empowering leadership

How do your skills rate?

January 23, 2024

The law enforcement profession today needs more effective, empowering leadership than at any other time if agencies and officers are going to transcend our current significant challenges. In times when […] Read More

Telephone reassurance programs

Telephone reassurance programs

How police agencies can use them to enhance community well-being

January 22, 2024

I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” That is a well-known quote from the TV commercials advertising Life Alert, a subscription emergency alert system that allows senior citizens to have […] Read More

An overview of law enforcement training in the U.S.

An overview of law enforcement training in the U.S.

Research suggests the field is overdue for an update

January 21, 2024

A report issued in November 2022 by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), an independent organization that examines significant issues in policing, revealed that there are significant disparities in how […] Read More

Blue Cancer Connect

Blue Cancer Connect

How a tragic loss inspired a nonprofit assisting officers and their families affected by a life-changing diagnosis

January 20, 2024

When Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Detective Mitch Speed was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in March 2016, he told his wife, Vickie, “We will not ask why. We will […] Read More

The ability to write well is an essential leadership skill

The ability to write well is an essential leadership skill

The necessity for strong writing skills

January 19, 2024

Although it is not a pleasant topic to discuss and difficult for many to accept, the reality is that strong writing skills, just like strong verbal skills, are essential leadership […] Read More

Is what you’re calling “training” really just “compliance”?

Is what you’re calling “training” really just “compliance”?

January 18, 2024

A movie about police training? Count me in! Recently, a new documentary chronicling how the martial arts have influenced police defensive tactics training was released. The documentary is called Wrist […] Read More

Peer to boss: Avoiding the pitfalls

Peer to boss: Avoiding the pitfalls

January 17, 2024

In law enforcement, internal promotions to supervisor roles offer numerous advantages, such as reducing turnover and inspiring officers to strive for advancement. Internal promotions are crucial in law enforcement due […] Read More

San Diego P.D. pioneers nation’s first  childcare center for law enforcement families

San Diego P.D. pioneers nation’s first childcare center for law enforcement families

January 16, 2024

In an effort to support law enforcement officers and address workforce challenges, the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) is opening the nation’s inaugural childcare center tailored to the unique needs […] Read More

“Every life is precious”

“Every life is precious”

Cincinnati police officer honored for making a save while on a date

January 15, 2024

Cincinnati Police Officer Koffi Agbleke was recently honored with the Distinguished Service Award by the Covington Police Department for saving a life when he was out on a date while […] Read More

Spreading holiday cheer and goodwill

Spreading holiday cheer and goodwill

California agencies roll out to support local hospitals

January 14, 2024

Editor’s note: This article is adapted with permission from the January 2024 issue of PORAC Law Enforcement News, the official magazine of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC). […] Read More

When it feels easier to be at work than at home

When it feels easier to be at work than at home

January 13, 2024

It wasn’t until his eighth therapy session that he and his psychologist started talking about the overtime. He was on SWAT, did peer support and was a major crimes detective. […] Read More

Country musician Frank Ray partners with NLEOMF

Country musician Frank Ray partners with NLEOMF

How the officer-turned-chart-topper is using his platform to advocate for law enforcement mental health

January 9, 2024

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) announced in November that renowned country music recording artist Frank Ray will serve as honorary chief ambassador for its Ambassador Program, taking […] Read More

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