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RECENT EXPERT ARTICLES
As federal scrutiny of Chinese-made drones grows, police and fire leaders must focus on risk-based governance to protect drone programs and maintain life-saving capability
Noise-induced hearing loss is widespread, permanent and costly. Here’s why suppressed rifles are emerging as a practical safety solution for agencies
After an officer’s blunt question, one leader confronts a hard truth — agencies are responding to burnout, not preventing it
Success depends on cross-agency collaboration, clear leadership and community trust in how technology is used
Agencies that fail to build and protect dedicated tech units risk slower cases, wasted resources and operational blind spots
A DWI task force officer explains how conversational policing, strategic questioning and rapport can improve cooperation and strengthen evidence
A police officer looks back on academy mishaps, tactical missteps and the kind of lessons that only embarrassment can teach
After a small Missouri town disbanded its police department amid leadership turmoil, Christopher Neace agreed to bring it back, but only if the town fixed officer pay and honored a wounded officer’s place on the team
ALPR remains one of policing’s most powerful investigative tools, but agencies that cannot demonstrate disciplined oversight risk legal challenges, public backlash and the loss of a critical technology