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
The protest playbook has changed — here’s what officers are up against now
After enduring discrimination, harassment and retaliation at my agency, I’m sharing 13 steps to help police leaders protect their officers — and stop driving the good ones out
Many agencies underestimate the cost of operating even a modest 2-position dispatch center. On paper, it sounds manageable — just two dispatchers, right? But let’s break it down
Drones are launched when pilots monitoring Live911 detect 911 calls that may benefit from aerial overwatch
No two scenes are alike — but a consistent, common-sense approach helps CSIs navigate the chaos and uncover the truth
Tactical readiness starts before arrival — here’s how officers can train their minds and bodies for high-stress calls
How a new summit and national association are supporting civilian leadership in public safety
An evolving threat, outdated federal restrictions and foreign-made platforms have created a dangerous blind spot — and police are stuck on the sidelines
This Father’s Day, a neurosurgical ICU nurse and her police officer dad open up about the emotional toll of their jobs — and the strength found in vulnerability and connection