July 2023

Performance nutrition

Fuel your body and mind to meet the demands of a high-pressure profession

July 23, 2023

Do you have a desire to perform at your best and in all phases of your life? Do you want high performance while chasing the suspect, testifying in court and […] Read More

Using social media to build bridges

July 22, 2023

Police agencies, regardless of their size, cannot ignore the value of utilizing social media platforms. From Facebook and Twitter to Nextdoor and many other platform options, policing has embraced the […] Read More

You need to feel it to heal it

Don’t view your unpleasant emotions as a threat; put on your detective hat and get curious

July 21, 2023

Police officers are trained to suppress and compartmentalize emotions on duty to help them maintain an objective stance and effectively do their job. This is a necessary skill for officers, […] Read More

A story of survival

July 20, 2023

Editor’s note: This article, reprinted with permission, originally appeared in the January/February 2023 issue of Phoenix Law Enforcer, the official publication of the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association (PLEA). In May, […] Read More

Misunderstood

July 19, 2023

The floor of the Chinese food take-out joint in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen was covered in blood. The victim, a big, strapping young man, lay on his back with numerous stab […] Read More

Dealing with worry and anxiety

Strengthening our emotional maturity

July 18, 2023

All of us have some very difficult and painful situations ahead of us, and those of us who have been around for a while have some scar tissue that came […] Read More

Leading from the bottom up

To prevent a leadership void at the top, training and expectations should start at entry level

July 17, 2023

Officers, first-line supervisors and trainers often lament the lack of leadership in law enforcement. They look at their department’s command staff and point toward the top of the rank structure […] Read More

Mitigating post-OIS trauma

July 16, 2023

One of the most profound truths — and fallacies — in law enforcement is the old adage “If it’s predictable, it’s preventable.” You are trained to assess for pre-assault indicators; […] Read More

Erik Estrada’s <em>Divine Renovation</em>

Erik Estrada’s Divine Renovation

The cop icon returns in a new reality series highlighting the spirit of community

July 15, 2023

While hanging drywall or wiring a home’s electrical system may not be in his wheelhouse, Erik Estrada is thrilled to be hosting the new home rehab docuseries Divine Renovation, which […] Read More