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RECENT EXPERT ARTICLES
Court finds officers acted reasonably under extreme threat when returning fire during a hostage crisis that left a 3-year-old and his father dead
Officers’ alleged ICE welfare check at schools reveals confusion over 287(g) and local authority limits
The consensus is there, but the same three excuses are still keeping agencies from acting
Body-worn video has changed how decisions are judged. Here’s how agencies can train and supervise officers to make — and defend — reasonable decisions under pressure
A viral video raises a bigger question for police leaders: How do warning signs of bias go unaddressed — and what should agencies do now?
A citywide LED upgrade drove a 21% drop in shootings and reduced nighttime crime without displacement, offering agencies a scalable, cost-effective prevention strategy
In small and mid-sized agencies, drug enforcement isn’t about dismantling cartels — it’s about reducing the everyday harms that destabilize communities
When cases rely too heavily on victim evidence, investigators risk missing critical forensic proof on the suspect — and weakening the path to accountability
Cybercrime has moved to the front lines of policing, and without digital readiness, agencies risk stalled cases, weakened response and vulnerable communities