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
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Through well-developed design and facilitation methods, teach-back activities improve understanding of course content and real-world applications for police recruits
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Elon Musk’s first principle of innovation — breaking down complex problems — offers police leaders a roadmap for improving efficiency, transparency and decision-making
Retired Chicago police officer Leatrice Woody’s memoir is a blueprint for law enforcement career success and the importance of love for the job, people and community