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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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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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Heather R. Cotter
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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Heather R. Cotter
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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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Heather R. Cotter
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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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Heather R. Cotter
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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
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Heather R. Cotter
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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
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Heather R. Cotter
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3 tips to identify, protect soft targets
The mass shooting at Fort Lauderdale Airport is an important reminder to conduct and update threat assessments of soft targets in every jurisdiction
January 06, 2017 04:30 PM
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Heather R. Cotter
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Letter to America
A letter to the American public: Thank an officer on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
This is a day to show the men and women in blue how much we value them, their service and protection of our communities
January 05, 2017 04:08 PM
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Heather R. Cotter
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Police Jobs & Careers
Why cops should join non-profit law enforcement associations
As we continue to see a shift in the role of the American cop, it is important to take the steps necessary to meet the demands of the profession
December 29, 2016 05:16 PM
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