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
Accurate gang classification starts with evidence, not assumptions. Learn how investigators document membership that stands up to scrutiny
Wellness retreats can help first responders recharge and heal, but only if they prepare mentally, physically and logistically for the experience
In 1987, two La Crosse detectives solved a cross-state killing spree the old-fashioned way — with intuition, respect and relentless police work
The smallest lapses in supervision can destroy cases, credibility and careers. Here’s how veteran task force leaders avoid the traps that cripple narcotics units
It’s time to bring the same rigor and consistency to sexual assault investigations that transformed DWI enforcement — strengthening survivor trust and case outcomes
If you can’t verify every item in your property and evidence system, you’re risking prosecutions, credibility and community trust
A homegrown Power BI platform is redefining CompStat in Windsor, transforming static spreadsheets into live, visual command intelligence
Free open-source tools like Sherlock, Maigret and theHarvester help officers uncover digital clues, connect leads and close cases faster
From unwanted messages to relentless pursuit, stalking turns the ordinary into a weapon of fear. This excerpt from an enduring text reveals the warning signs investigators can’t ignore