Expert Columnists & Contributors
To fulfill our editorial mission to deliver the most comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the critical issues impacting law enforcement, the Police1 columnist roster features subject matter experts from each discipline within the policing profession.
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
If you spend most of your day putting out spot fires, you are not setting the course for your agency — here’s how to balance crisis management with long-term planning
Court ruled that a jury may find that participating officers used unconstitutional excessive force during the execution of the warrant
The Violent Person File provides officers with information about individuals who may have a propensity for violence against law enforcement
If Police1 had existed in 1994, I would have used Nicole Brown Simpson’s tragic life and death to give context to the complexities of domestic violence calls
Each stop brings inherent risks and practicing and mentally rehearsing strategies to enhance safety is one of an officer’s most essential responsibilities
Media and public communications are vastly different in today’s digital age
St. Petersburg College in Florida has developed an innovative certificate program to bring mental health training and resources to officers through a peer support model
Amid the threat posed by a man armed with a Katana, officers demonstrate exceptional de-escalation skills
From budget-friendly options to high-security models, find the perfect product to secure your firearm if you have to leave it in your personal vehicle