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RECENT EXPERT ARTICLES
A campaign dispute in Alabama raises hard questions about dissent, accountability and democracy in elected policing
When friends or third parties consent to entry, officers must still navigate common authority, scope limits and arrest warrant requirements
The question is not whether unrest will occur, but how police can best prepare to safeguard both community safety and the constitutional right to dissent
Acknowledging that police officers can also experience domestic violence is key to building support systems that protect their well-being on and off duty
As online grooming reshapes missing-child cases, the National Child Protection Task Force is helping agencies use technology and legal tools to locate endangered children
Dealers make everyone wait. Research and field experience show that timing is often used to manage risk, underscoring the importance of patience supported by good intelligence
Police TV shows in the 1960s tried to balance authenticity, entertainment and the shifting expectations of what police work should look like
In a profession defined by crisis and action, it’s the calm, compassionate responses that leave the deepest marks on the people we serve
The 30x30 Initiative works with law enforcement agencies to recruit, retain and advance women officers by improving hiring, promotion and workplace practices