Expert Columnists & Contributors
To fulfill our editorial mission to deliver the most comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the critical issues impacting law enforcement, the Police1 columnist roster features subject matter experts from each discipline within the policing profession.
Police1 columnists provide unique, on-the-job insights gathered from decades of experience working in many different types of departments and agencies across the country.
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RECENT EXPERT ARTICLES
A shifting rifle zero can stem from shooter mechanics, mounting issues, ammunition, equipment wear or storage practices — and knowing how to identify the cause is critical
The Jorge Pastore Foundation is helping first responders prepare for the next call through training, wellness and informed equipment choices
As drone operations rapidly expand, public safety agencies must prepare for a future of shared, increasingly complex airspace
A veteran patrol sergeant details how daily debriefs, real-world examples and scenario-based training can build stronger squads
The surveillance logs, CI debriefs and controlled buys from a stalled drug investigation may hold the key to solving a future homicide
The performance evaluation is one of a supervisor’s most important opportunities to coach employees, reinforce accountability and develop future leaders
A police chief reflects on rooting for the only woman in a command-level hiring process and the steps leaders can take to keep bias — positive or negative — from influencing the outcome
‘The Matrix’ offers a surprisingly useful framework for understanding the internal shift from reactive supervisor to confident police leader
During Belfast’s recent anti-immigration unrest, the Police Service of Northern Ireland demonstrated how dialogue policing can help agencies control volatility