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
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
The failure to collect and process offender DNA is hampering our ability to solve crimes.
Why effective suspect interviews depends less on scripted techniques and more on adaptable, field-proven strategies officers can use when conversations turn unpredictable
As criminals increasingly move illicit proceeds into cryptocurrency, investigators need training to trace digital funds, seize assets and follow the money with confidence
Explosive incidents force difficult calls that many police executives and elected leaders are unprepared to make. Understanding bomb squad operations before a crisis can prevent hesitation, confusion and unnecessary risk
Cannibalism inside policing is quietly tearing down officers, undermining accountability and weakening the profession from within
With foresight and integrity, it can preserve life rather than complicate justice
Through hard lessons learned, IACP presenters advocate for changing the culture of the dynamic ballistic shield