Ringing the bell
Advancements in officer suicide prevention
Nine out of 10. In 2018, a national survey of law enforcement officers across the United States found that nine out of 10 officers believed that there was stigma within […] Read More
News
Culture or leadership?
You can’t have one without the other
Back in November, I had the pleasure of interviewing Chief Tim Barfield (ret.) from the Wellington, Ohio, Police Department. One of the primary topics we discussed was leadership and how […] Read More
When suicide spikes
There is hidden fallout after officers die by suicide. Colleagues and work partners, spouses and friends continue to be impacted for years and struggle to really wrap their minds around […] Read More
LEO Bill of Rights
A check on political cowardice
Politicians have immense control over our lives. “I work for a police chief, not an elected sheriff,” you might say. True, but your police chief works for city management. And […] Read More
Open season on open fields
Tennessee court ruling limits powers of wildlife officers on private land
It’s open season on the open fields doctrine, at least in terms of wildlife enforcement. Across the nation, law enforcement officers operate under strict constitutional restrictions. Many have watched as […] Read More
National Night Out 2024
Bringing the community and law enforcement together
Several law enforcement agencies across the country participated in annual National Night Out celebrations on August 6. This community-building campaign, typically held on the first Tuesday in August, promotes positive […] Read More
