Expert Columnists & Contributors
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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
From articulating a threat to the first statement after an incident, how officers explain their use of force can determine how it’s judged
Understanding the fear, control and history behind the immediate incident can help officers see a more complete picture of what brought them to the door
Before investing in AI, police leaders need to examine their existing technology, question vendor promises and determine whether new tools will improve operations or simply create new dependencies
Routine traffic stops, familiar addresses and other everyday circumstances can quietly lower an officer’s guard — here’s why every encounter deserves a fresh assessment
NYPD Officer Steven McDonald forgave the teenager who shot him, and as the NYPD Academy takes his name, a former colleague remembers what that forgiveness taught him
From location updates and disciplined radio traffic to early backup requests and coordinated team roles, effective communication can make the difference when encounters turn dangerous
A lieutenant reflects on how treating two deputies differently exposed a flaw in his leadership — and why discipline, not motivation, is the foundation of trust
Lessons from implementing mandatory wellness visits reveal how agencies can build employee trust and strengthen supervisor support
Reconnecting police leadership with the officers and neighborhoods they serve can strengthen trust, restore local initiative and renew the promise of community policing