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Heather R. Cotter

Contemporary Issues in Policing

Heather R. Cotter has been working with public safety professionals for 20 years and understands the resource challenges and constraints agencies face. Heather is a Captain in the United States Army Reserve and holds two master’s degrees from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University. Contact her at hrcotter77@gmail.com.

LATEST ARTICLES
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Body Cameras
How body cams protect police legally and physically
The research shows that legal and physical protections are major benefits of adding a BWC to a patrol officer’s toolkit
October 31, 2018 04:18 PM
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Heather R. Cotter
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Body Cameras
3 ways to integrate body-worn camera data into agency operations
While BWC footage is generally gathered and used to protect officers and the citizens they serve, many agencies are exploring additional ways to leverage that footage
October 01, 2018 05:31 PM
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Heather R. Cotter
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Why public safety agencies must train together to improve MCI response
The 2018 IPSA Mass Casualty Incidents Training Symposium provides cross-disciplinary training for police, fire, EMS and telecommunicators
August 29, 2018 02:14 PM
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Heather R. Cotter
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eWarrants
How the traditional warrant process impacts officer safety and a PD’s budget
The traditional warrant process needs improvement; at some point, every jurisdiction will have to migrate to an eWarrants system
August 14, 2018 09:19 PM
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Heather R. Cotter
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Evidence Management
Training day: How to use body-worn cameras to train new cops
Reviewing bodycam video is a smart way to provide cost-effective, in-house, peer-to-peer training based on real scenarios that occur in the officers’ jurisdiction
July 27, 2018 03:55 PM
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Heather R. Cotter
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CAD
How integration is the future of policing
Emerging leaders know that timely and relevant policing data improves officer safety and the department’s ability to keep their communities safe
June 06, 2018 11:30 AM
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Heather R. Cotter
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Why public safety needs an integrated response plan for acts of mass violence
For agencies to be fully prepared, they must have a comprehensive, integrated response and recovery plan with allied emergency responders
November 27, 2017 04:45 PM
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Heather R. Cotter
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Major event impact: How Ferguson and Dallas changed police psychology
Exclusive: PoliceOne and LSU’s survey of how Ferguson, Dallas have impacted cops
We asked street officers and supervisors to weigh in on a number of topics – from use of force to career satisfaction
April 12, 2017 08:19 PM
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Heather R. Cotter
Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs
Special tribute: When a great cop retires
From intern to chief, Scott Edson continually evolved with the demands of the law enforcement profession and helped advance LASD’s mission
March 24, 2017 11:36 AM
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Heather R. Cotter
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In-Car Camera Systems
What future capabilities can police expect from dash cams?
I spoke with Jaime Carlin of WatchGuard video to get a sense of what the future holds for this tech
March 22, 2017 11:26 PM
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Heather R. Cotter
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