Hardcore experts should not be decision-makers!
I realize that my statement may not sit well with some people and may arguably be unfair, but it is made based on extensive experience and a fair degree of […] Read More
January 2026
Law enforcement’s missing weapon
How creativity can reshape modern policing
Ever since we were children, an emphasis has been placed on creativity. Parents lauded our ability to design and imagine, and educators rewarded work that delved deeper than the pedestrian […] Read More
Has law enforcement changed?
A look at how the profession has evolved over time
I have heard this both as a question — “Has law enforcement changed?” — and as a statement — “Law enforcement has changed!” Generally speaking, the question comes from the […] Read More
Leadership with heart
It’s time to check your ego at the door
“Ego is a toxic force that makes teamwork, as well as reaching one’s highest potential, impossible.” — Anonymous We all have an ego — our sense of identity, self-importance and […] Read More
SROs in action
The vital role of cops in schools
Schools in the U.S. have never had as much protection and police presence in our nation’s history as they do today. The unfortunate scourge of fanatical shooters targeting our schools […] Read More
Policing the police
Systems for oversight and accountability
Policing the police, or creating systems for oversight and accountability within law enforcement communities, helps prevent misconduct, promotes fair and lawful treatment of the public and strengthens trust in America’s […] Read More
Labor leadership out in the field
Don’t get too comfortable leading from your office
A second-floor office with a view. Let’s go! I had finally arrived. I vaguely remembered a college psych course I had taken back in the mid-90s where Maslow’s “hierarchy of […] Read More
Hit the pause button
How to incorporate reflection into training
Neighbors are shouting, there are multiple people in the house, a child is playing with a dog in the yard, the music is blaring from … somewhere, the radio on […] Read More
A nation propelled to war, lives changed forever
Remembering 9/11, 25 years later — part 1
Editor’s note: This is part 1 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
Fit for duty
Healthy lifestyle changes for overall well-being
Your lifestyle is killing you. It’s that simple. Shift work, poor nutrition, lack of consistent exercise, sleep deprivation, uniforms that limit your natural range of motion and the extra weight […] Read More
Stay in your lane
Waymo robotaxi drives through felony traffic stop in Los Angeles
In many ways, emerging AI technology seems capable of matching anything a human being can do. It turns out that that includes making mistakes as well. Videos circulating online show […] Read More
Utah repeals ban on collective bargaining
Public safety unions and others regain right to negotiate on behalf of workers
Eleven months ago, the Utah state Legislature passed a controversial ban on collective bargaining for public employees, and Governor Spencer Cox signed it into law. On December 15, lawmakers reversed […] Read More
Santa’s helpers
Massachusetts police deliver packages found abandoned in the road
While modern cop shows often portray a nonstop stream of high-octane capers, the average law enforcement call is usually far less adrenaline-fueled. Ironically, it’s these more boring aspects of the […] Read More
Shop with a Cop
In December, law enforcement agencies nationwide hosted Shop With a Cop events, a beloved tradition that pairs police officers and other first responders with children from their communities for holiday […] Read More
Violence against officers is on the rise
Law enforcement leaders testify before House committee as attacks on police reach alarming levels
On December 3, the House Committee on Homeland Security heard testimony from law enforcement officials on rising violence against police officers across the country. The hearing, titled “When Badges Become […] Read More
