How to lead a top-notch team
Advice for new sergeants
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
News
Police shoot down CA reform bill
Law enforcement unions and groups call for a collaborative approach to legislation
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
Departments seek to educate cops on how to prevent peers from using excessive force
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
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
More than 100 officers have died from the virus this year — and the number is growing
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
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
