What’s with all the gear?
The beginning of policing and the first forms of policing can be debated to some degree; however, most of us would agree that modern-day policing started with Sir Robert Peel […] Read More
May 2025
How local police departments can combat cybercrime
I believe that we in law enforcement are in the midst of a cybercrime crisis. With the global economy estimated to lose upward of $10.5 trillion in 2025, there is […] Read More
Training vs. practice: Improve or maintain?
When you go to the range to get some shooting time, do you go to train or practice? The difference may seem subtle, but there is a clear distinction between […] Read More
Reckless elegance
The hidden cost of looking good
Let me say this up front — this article will pinch a few nerves. I can already picture the expressions on some folks from my old agency reading this … […] Read More
Keeping work at work and home at home
The tough job of balancing work and family
Few things are as precarious as the work–life balance in our profession. Police work is a demanding job, sometimes to the point of being all-consuming, and can easily bleed over […] Read More
Critical incidents and waiting woosah
Dave, we got in a fight with some guy and they think he’s gonna die. Homicide detectives want to interview me. Do I need an attorney?” I was at home, […] Read More
Setting ethical expectations early in an officer’s career
The issues of ethical expectations and behaviors form the foundation of law enforcement professionalism and deserve strong, visible emphasis throughout every phase of a policing career. The following letter is […] Read More
Your website is your front desk
Why police departments must prioritize a professional, engaging online presence
In today’s digital world, a police department’s website is often the public’s first and most important impression of the agency. Yet many departments have not prioritized their online presence — […] Read More
Avoiding the road to burnout
The trap of performance punishment
For many police officers, the drive to overachieve feels like a badge of honor. The hustle and grind of doing more than the bare minimum is embedded in law enforcement […] Read More
National Police Week 2025
A time for healing, remembrance and reflection
Every year during the month of May, tens of thousands of people from across the country and around the world make the pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., to take part in […] Read More
A look into National Police Week
My first National Police Week (NPW) was 22 years ago, in 2003, and I was completely unprepared for the impact it would have on my life’s trajectory. I attended as […] Read More
Honoring Fallen Heroes
As we observe National Police Week and National Peace Officers Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the law enforcement officers nationwide who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of […] Read More
What’s with the white chairs?
Editor’s note: This article is reprinted with permission from the May 2025 issue of the FOP Journal, the official publication of the National Fraternal Order of Police. If you’ve ever […] Read More
The pain and sorrow of loss
Grieving and remembering fallen officers
There, but for the grace of God, go I” is a phrase that invades many cops’ thoughts as they stand at attention, holding a salute in front of a church […] Read More
A cop and his car
Retired LEOs undertake project to restore fallen NYPD officer’s vehicle
For many people, cars are hallmarks in life. There’s that first hot rod that earned you a citation in high school, or the first four-wheel-drive truck that got you stuck […] Read More
No case too cold
Police podcast helps end 40-year mystery
There’s something unique about a cold case. Maybe it’s the history, the thought of stepping back into another time. Perhaps it’s the idea that nothing is ever too far gone […] Read More
Texas sheriff’s office hit with series of suicides
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office, which serves the Houston, Texas area, is large, boasting 5,000 employees. But the massive personnel roster can’t explain the inexplicable string of tragedies that have […] Read More
