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
For decades, the Ford Crown Victoria was a fixture of American policing. Fifteen years after production ended, one former cruiser still connects its owner to a defining era in police history
A reflection on growing up with domestic violence and how those experiences can influence the empathy, resilience and sense of purpose
A recommendation from a trusted colleague can carry enormous weight, but personal experience isn’t a substitute for understanding what you’re putting into your body
Police1’s Duane Wolfe examines exigent entry, tactical preparation and the decision-making behind an officer’s single shot to stop a deadly threat
UVA’s new hybrid National Criminal Justice Command College combines evidence, practice and intensive university-level learning in a format designed for today’s working public safety leaders
From protecting international teams and managing massive crowds to coordinating more than 400 partners, New Jersey State Police reveal how three years of planning came together on the world stage
As campus police face a more complex threat environment, staffing, training, intelligence sharing and partnerships need to evolve with the mission
Bullying, favoritism and hostile behavior can damage officers and agencies, but not every toxic workplace is unlawful. Here’s how to understand the difference — and what officers can do about it
From organizing documentation to preparing for testimony, these steps can help officers enter mediation, arbitration or other employment proceedings prepared and informed