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Kathleen Dias

Policing the Remote and Rural

Kathleen Dias writes features and news analysis on topics of concern to law enforcement professionals serving in rural and remote locations. She uses her background in writing, teaching and marketing to advocate for professional levels of training and equipment for rural officers, open channels of communication for isolated departments, and dispel myths about rural policing. She’s had a front-row seat observing rural agencies – local, state and federal – from the Sierra foothills to California’s notorious Emerald Triangle, for more than 30 years.

LATEST ARTICLES
Tradition and local power keep 18,000 police agencies alive, but small departments are collapsing under financial strain. It’s time to talk about bold solutions that could fix the system, and improve both officer and community safety
Policing looks different when the guy you arrested at the bar fight last Friday asks if you need help today
In rural areas where a beat can cover hundreds of square miles and backup is far away, a cop’s patrol rig is a shelter, shed and toolbox
Police1’s 2024 State of the Industry Survey reveals that rural officers face similar stressors to their urban peers but with fewer resources to combat them
Dive into how Officer Cody Haakonson’s paid sabbatical highlights Paynesville PD’s innovative approach to keeping officers happy, healthy and on the job
Essential strategies to help agencies access discretionary grant funding, bridging the gap between limited resources and pressing needs
A compelling look into the stark realities faced by rural police officers through a rigorous five-year data collection effort
Jasur Talipov’s experiences at a police substation inspired him to start a podcast that challenges negative perceptions of law enforcement through thoughtful discussions
Exposing the startling lack of consistency in police policies and standards across different states, from training requirements to pay scales
“Is There Something Going On At Home?” by Jason Harney shines a light on the overlooked effects of police work on officers’ spouses and children