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 bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
Patrol sergeants stand between two worlds and make it work
Seven years of officer shooting data reveals a hard truth for small-town policing: violent attacks happen far from big cities, often where agencies have the fewest resources, backup and training support
A veteran officer and former Navy sailor explains why the Maverick mentality is a liability on the street — and why Viper is the leader we actually need
A first-person look at how mentorship, visibility and intentional leadership at NAWLEE are helping women in policing build connection, confidence and career longevity
The missteps that can escalate routine encounters into complaints, lawsuits and viral scrutiny
The past speaks to us, if we only listen, and teaches us critical lessons about dealing with highly mobile killers
A lot of what “momma says” can make you a better police officer
What officers should do — and avoid — to stay professional, lawful and in control during citizen journalist encounters