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Travis Yates

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Travis Yates is a retired commander with 30 years of service. He continues to train and consult with agencies worldwide on leadership and risk management.

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Police Recruitment
Police recruiting: The 80/20 problem that keeps you understaffed
Why effort alone won’t solve today’s staffing crisis
February 26, 2026 12:07 PM
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Police Recruitment
Top 5 technology tips for recruiters
Today’s candidates expect speed, simplicity and a mobile experience – here’s how to stay ahead
February 04, 2026 10:33 AM
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Police Recruitment
Why small police agencies are built to recruit
Their advantages can include culture, development and a personalized experience
January 13, 2026 06:02 PM
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Police Recruitment
How leaders can improve police recruiting
Keep these concepts in mind to help build and sustain the staffing levels you need
January 05, 2026 02:52 PM
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Vehicle Incidents and Issues
4 things firearms LODDs can teach cops about road safety
Technology, training, and awareness are at their peak and we must take advantage to improve our profession
February 13, 2015 03:03 PM
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6 keys ways police leaders can get courageous (and honest) feedback from employees
Bad leaders don’t want feedback — or simply ignore it when given — but courageous leaders crave feedback and seek it on a daily basis
February 04, 2015 05:09 PM
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10 keys to preventing an ambush in your squad car
Here are 10 things to keep in mind to mitigate the risk of ambush in your patrol vehicle
January 28, 2015 08:08 PM
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How to reduce roadway LODDs in 2015
As a police professional, you should make the decision now on what type of calls or responses you’re willing to place your life at extreme risk
December 29, 2014 02:44 PM
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Leadership
What all good leaders should know about courageous empowerment
“The great need for anyone in authority is courage.” — Alistair Cooke
November 18, 2014 04:39 PM
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Why do good cops turn into bad leaders?
Tell any 100 cops that law enforcement suffers from bad leadership and 99 will agree — the one who doesn’t is probably the chief
November 18, 2014 04:37 PM
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