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 well-meaning gift forced me to confront a call I’d buried for years — and the cost of pretending trauma stays at work
As threats escalate on open campuses, law enforcement leaders are expected to prevent tragedy without the authority, intelligence or institutional support required to succeed
Hands-free boots, discreet armor, holsters, ammo and training tools highlight practical gear designed to support police work, off-duty safety and realistic training
From de-escalation and electronic distraction to thermal imaging, ballistic helmets and SWAT communications, these tools address the realities of high-risk police operations
A guide for first-time SHOT Show attendees in law enforcement, covering crowds, logistics, gear and training opportunities
A hands-on look at a backpack and roller duffel built to handle real travel, real gear and real-world use — without the usual compromises
A first-person range evaluation of Charter Arms’ Coyote .380 ACP revolver, with a closer look at reliability, handling and moon-clip reloads
A real-world law enforcement test of Rocky’s Jump Boot Pro — long shifts, wet conditions, hard pavement and zero break-in time
I believe I am witnessing a paradigm shift that will compel us to rethink nearly everything we’ve accepted as normal in control tactics