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
When a former squadmate expects an exception, the entire shift is watching what happens next
As online sextortion cases surge nationwide, offenders are exploiting fear, speed and technology to target minors — often with tragic consequences
The effectiveness of any wellness program depends less on the resources offered and more on how those resources work together as a coordinated system
National PAL Officer of the Year Adam Marzullo uses fishing trips, mentorship and leadership programs to help young people build confidence and see new possibilities for their future
The Gratitude Initiative, FOP and Police1 launch national campaign to recognize law enforcement children and expand college and career support for police families
Learn how a tactical debrief can uncover suppliers, generate corroborating evidence and lay the groundwork for a successful confidential informant relationship
After losing Officers Alyn Beck and Igor Soldo, a Las Vegas police leader learned that grief, guilt and moral injury don’t end at the funeral — and that healing is part of leadership
After 34 years in law enforcement, a veteran chief reflects on tragedy, SWAT operations, disaster response and the mindset that helped him stay committed to serving others
Known for finding suspects who didn’t want to be found, Deputy Dirk Stolz helped guide his son from a frozen Wisconsin pond to Olympic gold