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      The future of patrol is here
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October 2020

Departments search for diversity

Departments search for diversity

Women and people of color remain underrepresented in law enforcement

October 25, 2020

A lot of cops can point to childhood events that motivated them to pursue a career in law enforcement. Typically, it was some kind of positive interaction with an officer, […] Read More

Why community solidarity matters

Why community solidarity matters

Law enforcement must not lose focus on building strong relationships with all of our communities

October 18, 2020

The city of Seaside, located on the central California coast, has a population of about 34,000. This small town once had a reputation for being impacted by gang violence and […] Read More

How to lead a top-notch team

How to lead a top-notch team

Advice for new sergeants

October 14, 2020

Most new sergeants attend a basic supervisor class, but I’ve never seen a “how to be a good sergeant” course. If you’re lucky, some of the old guard might be […] Read More

Police shoot down CA reform bill

Police shoot down CA reform bill

Law enforcement unions and groups call for a collaborative approach to legislation

October 11, 2020

Police unions and law enforcement groups in California scored a victory recently when they were able to shoot down a “rushed and haphazard” bill that would have made it possible […] Read More

Duty to intervene

Duty to intervene

Departments seek to educate cops on how to prevent peers from using excessive force

October 9, 2020

From Rodney King to Eric Garner to George Floyd, when news breaks of alleged excessive-force incidents, people want to know why other officers on the scene don’t jump in to […] Read More

The importance of servant leadership in law enforcement

The importance of servant leadership in law enforcement

October 8, 2020

You will often hear police officers across America say, “I’m not in it for the money” or “I do this with the hope of making a positive impact on others,” […] Read More

COVID-19 “very likely” to kill more cops than 9/11

COVID-19 “very likely” to kill more cops than 9/11

More than 100 officers have died from the virus this year — and the number is growing

October 6, 2020

In a recent speech in Pittsburgh, presidential candidate Joe Biden made a claim that raised some eyebrows: “More cops have died from COVID this year than have been killed on […] Read More

Cop Hobbies: Woodcarving

Cop Hobbies: Woodcarving

October 1, 2020

When I was promoted into the Violent Crimes Unit, I quickly realized that I needed a hobby to help clear my mind and make my off-duty hours as restorative as possible. I heard about an elderly lady who taught woodcarving from her home. I’m not artistic, but signed up anyway. Read More

Redefining use of force

Redefining use of force

October 1, 2020

The public call for police reforms in response to the death of George Floyd while being detained by four Minneapolis police officers was swift and vast. Leaders across the country […] Read More

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Liability challenges in contemporary policing

Liability challenges in contemporary policing

February 27, 2026

When performance reviews are a waste of time

When performance reviews are a waste of time

February 26, 2026

Proactive wellness visits

Proactive wellness visits

February 25, 2026

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Taking a page from Toyota’s playbook

February 23, 2026

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