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

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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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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Fitness & Health

4 fitness habits for cops to prevent, combat obesity

An estimated 80% of American police officers are fighting the disease

December 08, 2016 08:15 PM

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Body Armor

Lessons from the San Bernardino terror attack timeline

Visualization techniques help prepare police officers for rapid reaction during high stress, critical incidents

December 02, 2016 04:47 PM

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Why police need to strategically plan for technology procurement

Police agencies need to assess whether it makes sense to implement a new technology solution using in-house resources

November 23, 2016 03:51 PM

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5 police IT project management best practices

Managing IT projects requires a tremendous amount of attention to detail and strong communications skills

November 17, 2016 06:02 PM

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5 things to avoid as a police IT project manager

When there are communication failures between the project manager, the vendors, the team and executive leadership things get ugly

November 17, 2016 03:54 PM

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IACP’s Terrence Cunningham on his ‘historical mistreatment’ apology

In no way does recognizing historical injustice discredit or take away from the nobility and valor of the law enforcement profession today

October 24, 2016 05:41 PM

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IACP Quick Take: Rapid response during a crisis helps PDs get ahead of message

Police departments are adopting new policies that are forcing them to get in front of the press to mitigate public and media uproar

October 18, 2016 03:21 PM

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IACP Quick Take: Will fire/rescue/EMS access to warm zones improve victim survival?

Police should be trained in hemorrhage control and have tourniquets on them at all times

October 17, 2016 11:48 PM

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