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

Policing in the Video Age

Policing in the Video Age: Police1’s special report on the impact of video in LE

Few forces are shaping law enforcement like video

March 22, 2017 06:23 PM

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How Trump’s Executive Order 13768 is impacting law enforcement

There is a lot of debate and concern among law enforcement officials about EO 13768

March 06, 2017 01:38 PM

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5 body-worn camera policy issues you need to address before procurement

From privacy to cybersecurity, law enforcement agencies must have their plans in place

February 22, 2017 04:50 PM

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3 phases of body-worn camera training that police departments need to adopt

Developing a comprehensive training plan that does not stop after deployment will benefit the agency and officers assigned to the BWCs

February 10, 2017 10:08 PM

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Rapid Response: 3 key lessons from the cop, paramedic confrontation video

Failure to effectively communicate during multidisciplinary response may result in serious repercussions

February 07, 2017 05:27 PM

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Active shooter scenario: How cops can gain entry during a lockdown

Responding officers need to know ahead of time the specifics about lockdown, such as access control systems and barricading procedures

February 07, 2017 10:51 AM

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Dear President Trump: This is what American cops want

How will Trump’s promise of unconditional support for law enforcement translate into policy changes?

January 19, 2017 08:41 PM

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Police Grants

5 grant writing tips for law enforcement agencies

Quality writing, demonstrated need and staying within the financial parameters are critical in determining whether or not you win an award

January 19, 2017 04:10 PM

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Firearms and the mentally ill: How one state’s alert system helps cops stay safe

Arizona implemented a message to alert cops if the subject they’re approaching has a mental health court order that makes him or her prohibited from possessing a gun

January 11, 2017 02:15 PM

Heather R. Cotter

Rapid Response: Officer safety is paramount during active manhunt

Because of the evolving dynamics of the incident in Florida, officers must remember to assess the scene upon arrival, request backup and maintain a heightened level of situational awareness

January 09, 2017 08:29 PM

Heather R. Cotter