Cop Hobbies: Unicycle
I learned how to ride a unicycle when I was 12 years old (45 years ago). I’ve had a unicycle since then, and every few years I’d put some air […] Read More
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Ass-kissing, favoritism, oh my!
Best practices on how to run a widely respected promotional process
When was the last time your organization took a close look at its promotional process? The Leadership Challenge may be the gold-standard manual for effective leadership. The second chapter is […] Read More
Raising the bar
California proposal would require college courses for all new officers
In an effort to embrace constructive reform, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) and California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) recently released a proposal to comprehensively raise the educational […] Read More
Embracing your dark side
How dark humor helps LEOs cope
Picture a horrific accident scene. Nearby, two officers, seemingly unaffected by the gore, are laughing. To the general public, it may look like these officers are careless about the loss […] Read More
Tesla wins savings race
Indiana police chief says electric vehicle proves to be a smart investment
Bargersville Police Department in Indiana may only employ 14 full-time officers, but they ride in style while on patrol. Last month, the town council approved Chief Todd Bertram’s request to […] Read More
Are you mentally ready for retirement?
If you had to retire tomorrow, would you be ready? With the recent civil unrest and the anti-police climate in some cities, some officers are saying they’d be thrilled to […] Read More
