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
Retired Pittsburgh Police Chief Robert McNeilly, Jr., has written an operator’s manual for developing and managing effective police forces on any scale
Ensure your home is equipped with smoke/CO alarms, fire extinguishers, escape ladders and other vital safety products
Ensuring compliance with these guidelines can be challenging, especially with agencies not accustomed to implementing firmware protections
The agency provides resources for officers’ physical, mental, financial and spiritual health — and recently received the Destination Zero Award for its comprehensive program
The transition from idealistic rookie to cynical veteran often includes withdrawing from friendships and activities outside of law enforcement
A suspect was tracked down thanks to the collaboration of a vigilant citizen and the capabilities of a real time crime center equipped with license plate readers
A critical examination of the lapses in security that allowed a shooter to target former President Trump
Grab these flood barriers, absorbent socks and mats, sandbags and sump pumps to keep your property dry
Tradition and local power keep 18,000 police agencies alive, but small departments are collapsing under financial strain. It’s time to talk about bold solutions that could fix the system, and improve both officer and community safety