Police Columnist Articles

• A warrior on our side

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  Five takeaways on officer wellness from ‘Doc’ Springer

• The Breonna Taylor grand jury findings: Separating fact from fiction and rhetoric from the rule of law

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  Paramount in the grand jury’s findings was that although the warrant contained a ‘no-knock’ provision, it was not served in that manner

• How will the Breonna Taylor case impact law enforcement operations?

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  ‘No knock’ warrants and department policies regarding drug investigations are under the national spotlight

• Enhancing hands-on training with online learning

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  Online learning can meet many of the demands of the human brain to engage with the material, retain information and ultimately perform better in the real world

• The consequences of Clery Act non-compliance

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  College and university police, public safety and security departments must remain vigilant about accurate crime reporting

• The Clery Act: What officers need to know

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  Even if you are not a campus cop, you should be familiar with the requirements of this federal law

• 8 things to know before establishing a mobile crisis intervention co-responder program

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  There are many lessons to be shared from the partnership between the Eugene Police Department and CAHOOTS to deliver mental health outreach

• LEO Near Miss: Take full advantage of time before going hands-on

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  If given the option, always choose to slow things down until backup arrives

• Welfare check results in officer stabbed and suspect shot

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  The suspect's mother sued the officers and the department, arguing the officers precipitated the force by their approach to the welfare check

• 'The first thing I did was pray she wouldn't die'

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  Detective Adam Meyers discusses the call that changed his life forever

• 3 tips for training on a budget

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  Here's how to make your rounds count when you have limited ammo

• Today's cops NEED to be use of force experts: Here’s how

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  Combine these reading recommendations with tabletop training to become the ‘go-to’ use-of-force expert in your agency

• The science of aggression

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  When it comes to the use of force, officers are making decisions so incredibly complex and swift that it is impossible to know all of the intricacies in retrospect

• A police advocate’s simple suggestion: Walk a simulated mile in a cop’s shoes

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  Members of legislative bodies and civilian oversight boards should be urged to engage in some law enforcement training

• Building a 360-degree civil disturbance response team

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  Successful outcomes are obtained by advance planning between law enforcement and city leaders, prosecutors, first responders and community members

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