My experience being a Black woman in policing
In January 1997, when I joined the incoming class of the Essex County, New Jersey, Police Academy, it was one of the proudest moments of my life. I started my […] Read More
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True detectives: Psychological realities of investigative work
Investigations work comes with a unique set of stressors. On the surface, investigations work, with its “regular hours,” time spent on the computer rather than on the beat and allowance […] Read More
Crime problems are community problems
It’s time to stop blaming the police
Law enforcement in the 2020s is the ultimate “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” endeavor. When crime is down, folks enjoy their comfort and government officials spend their […] Read More
Putting the brakes on wandering cops
Policy recommendations to address the issue of problem officers
Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from a recent report from the Manhattan Institute entitled “Wandering Cops: How States Can Keep Rogue Officers From Slipping Through the Cracks” by […] Read More
Effective use of chaplain services
The services provided by chaplains are an essential component of peer support and wellness for law enforcement agencies. Chaplains are uniquely qualified to use their extensive experiences in counseling, assistance, […] Read More
Tucson tries new tact to fight crime
Arizona police adopt data-driven approach for high-crime neighborhoods
A mapping of Tucson’s 2020 crime figures revealed that 60% of shootings were consolidated to a very small percentage of neighborhoods in Arizona’s second-largest city. The data also identified three apartment […] Read More
