Greg Friese, MS, NRP

From the Editorial Director

Greg Friese, MS, NRP, is the Lexipol Editorial Director, leading the efforts of the editorial team on PoliceOne, FireRescue1, Corrections1, EMS1 and Gov1. Greg has a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master's degree from the University of Idaho. He is an educator, author, paramedic and runner. Greg is a three-time Jesse H. Neal award winner, the most prestigious award in specialized journalism, and 2018 and 2020 Eddie Award winner for best Column/Blog. Ask questions or submit article ideas to Greg by emailing him at gfriese@lexipol.com and connect with him on LinkedIn.

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Can’t make it to the IACP conference?
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Don’t worry, it is still possible to connect with and learn from other law enforcement leaders
Spit isn't just a movie star meme, it's an occupational hazard
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Reminders for public safety personnel on how to respond to a spitter with time, distance and shielding
Promoters: An opportunity for police recruiters
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Turns out not every cop is a recruiter; here's how to focus on those officers who will recommend a law enforcement career
1-click Prime Day tips for public safety
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What's on your department’s Amazon wish list? 5 ways to leverage Prime Day 2022 for your department and community
9 extreme heat safety tips for public safety personnel
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As you ready yourself and your community for a heat wave, keep these tips in mind
Why virtual reality and police training go together
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Experts explain the reasons virtual reality is an emerging and important teaching tool for officers of all experience levels
Axon Roadshow brings conference experience to police departments
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Go hands-on with the latest tech while visiting with officers from neighboring departments
Uvalde school shooting: Echoes of Sandy Hook for responders and parents
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We are grateful for the heroism of police, fire and EMS personnel who stopped the attack and cared for the injured inside Robb Elementary School
Virtual tabletop exercise: Public safety leaders demonstrate importance of interagency training
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From “armadillos to zombies,” unified command tabletop exercises prepare public safety personnel for real-life mass casualty incidents
New beginnings: Why anytime resolutions aren’t a joke
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Don’t feel bad if your New Year’s resolutions didn’t last long because the calendar is full of opportunities for a new beginning, a do-over, or a fresh start
9 memorable quotes on leading LEOs from the ‘What cops want’ webinar
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The discussion focused on the importance of high-quality leadership, training and mentoring of patrol officers and field personnel by their direct supervisors
Into the war zone: What first responders should consider before going to Ukraine
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From freelancing to insurance, there are several factors that should impact go/no-go deployment decisions
Pain at the pump: Another crisis for public safety
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As fuel prices skyrocket, look for ways to control fuel costs now, prepare for the long-term and address employee morale
‘This is leadership’: What public safety leaders can learn from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
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The best leaders continually study leadership principles so they can adapt their responses to various situations and crises
How two modes of decision-making influence deadly force encounters
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Neuroscientist explains how brain anatomy and physiology influence decision-making in the stressful situations police officers regularly face
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