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Greg Friese, MS, NRP

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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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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 reduce 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
A letter to the American public: Slow Down, Move Over for TV reporters and cops!
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A reporter being hit by a vehicle during a live news report highlighted the danger of working near roadway incidents – a danger that proved fatal for two LEOs this past week
Being a real-life hero is the job
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Respect and admiration for one of us is respect and admiration for all of us
Even after Waukesha, say thanks, find joy and recognize goodwill freely given
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Pre-plan for bystander response, mental health support for when chaotic violence disrupts a mass gathering
Trending topic: Electric vehicles for public safety
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While world leaders debate and approve actions to reduce methane emissions and protect forests, public safety is already putting no-emission electric vehicles into service
Worth every minute: 3 daily stress-relief habits
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I believe that managing micro-stressors will prepare me for when I am confronted with a large, high-stress incident at work or home
What public safety professionals can learn from Olympians
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How to hone tactical athletic prowess, develop specialized skills, embrace teamwork and shine in the spotlight
Watch: How to apply a chest seal
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A chest seal is indicated for penetrating trauma victims to restore or maintain the ability for the patient to breathe through the normal route
Thanks and reassurance to crews working the Surfside condo collapse
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I hope first responders working the scene can get the psychological care they need, soon
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