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
The Court’s reset of the deadly force standard shaped the year, but questions about officer-created jeopardy and emergency home entry signal more Fourth Amendment challenges ahead
A chief’s reflection on the sacrifice, resilience and humanity that define the men and women who serve
Real coaching means knowing why shooters miss and how to help them hit fast
Mentoring isn’t a one-way street. Here’s how to show up as an engaged, effective mentee
Detectives rarely get one case at a time. This five-step system helps you triage incoming reports, manage deadlines and focus your effort where it matters most
A veteran detective shares the lessons, missteps and hard-earned habits that shape the cases you work and the reputation you build
From admitting “I don’t know” to listening when an officer challenged his decision, a sergeant explains how humility — not rank — became the foundation of his leadership
Speed is the defining advantage of DFR programs, and agencies that invest in dedicated pilots see the biggest returns in safety and efficiency
A young deputy expected to prove herself through toughness, but a heartbreaking call showed her that empathy was the strength her community needed most