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
A former police chief explains how a small, part-time investigative unit put experienced detectives to work on unsolved murders — and what agencies can learn from the effort
Through its awards program, The Wounded Blue reinforces why recognizing officers injured in the line of duty is more than a gesture of appreciation — it’s a leadership obligation
An ICAC investigator reflects on the case that changed how he understood cumulative trauma, leadership and the importance of asking for help
With more than 33,000 visits in 2025, Louisville’s Summit Wellness Center offers lessons in making officer wellness accessible, proactive and part of department culture
From chaotic scenes to everyday disagreements, how you manage your own reactions can determine how effectively you lead your officers
From FTOs to frontline supervisors, the everyday conversations that follow formal training determine whether good judgment becomes a lasting professional habit
Why the communication skills officers need during critical incidents are built through everyday encounters — and why they require continual practice
The court reversed a denial of qualified immunity for officers who fatally shot an armed man advancing toward them despite repeated commands to drop his shotgun
Police leaders cannot wait until controversy erupts to explain their decisions, defend professional expertise and acknowledge where the profession has fallen short