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Katja Ridderbusch

Katja Ridderbusch

Katja Ridderbusch is an award-winning print, radio and online journalist based in Atlanta. She reports on health care, criminal justice and law enforcement topics. Her work has appeared in outlets such as Time, the Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report, USA Today, Kaiser Health News and more.

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Women in Law Enforcement
How a college degree improves performance, helps female officers advance
Research shows that obtaining a formal education can increase critical thinking, boost chances for promotion and level the playing field for women in law enforcement.
December 10, 2024 10:27 AM
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National Police Week
For the Baltimore Police Department, officer wellness is more than just a catchword
The agency provides resources for officers’ physical, mental, financial and spiritual health — and recently received the Destination Zero Award for its comprehensive program
September 25, 2024 05:34 PM
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Tech Pulse
At NYPD’s real time crime center, the future of policing has arrived
Launched as the nation’s first RTCC in 2005, New York City’s integrated technology hub provides vital information for patrol officers and detectives
September 06, 2024 06:26 AM
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Katja Ridderbusch
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What Cops Want
Healing paws: The rise of therapy dogs in law enforcement
Specially trained K9s help detect and alleviate anxiety — and can serve as an icebreaker to make mental wellness programs more acceptable among law enforcement
July 18, 2024 11:48 AM
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Mental Health
Turning the struggle into a mission
An Oklahoma-based counseling service provides custom-tailored treatment to first responders and their families – and fights the stigma along the way
June 27, 2024 02:07 PM
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Event Security
Across North America, police and public safety are bracing for the biggest sports event in history
Host cities for the FIFA Soccer World Cup 2026 like Atlanta are leveraging federal, state and local partnerships to strengthen riot control units, foster technology collaboration and implement joint intelligence gathering
April 19, 2024 09:50 PM
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Body Cameras
A body camera for smaller agencies
Motorola’s powerful, budget-friendly VB400 system gives this Oklahoma PD the benefits of body cameras without added cost and complexity
April 08, 2024 05:44 PM
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Virtual Reality Training
De-escalation: Beyond the buzzword
De-escalation is safe and realistic only under specific conditions
March 18, 2024 05:12 PM
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Year in Review
A case study in effective officer recruitment and retention
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in Texas has overcome the recruiting crisis by expediting the hiring process, implementing competitive pay, offering innovative training and updating existing wellness programs
December 16, 2023 12:41 PM
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Katja Ridderbusch
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Year in Review
Endurance and precision: A correction officer’s rise in the world of tactical sports
Ehea Schuerch says training for The Tactical Games takes discipline and a tough mindset – and has helped her become a better corrections officer
December 14, 2023 05:30 PM
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