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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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
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From body language to cross-examination, small mistakes on the witness stand can have major consequences
Sexual harassment is not merely an HR issue or legal risk — it is a leadership challenge that affects trust, wellness, retention and the profession’s ability to uphold its own values
Considered by many as one of the most gripping police films ever made, the movie offers valuable lessons on trust, risk and police culture
From spare uniforms and bottled water to flex cuffs and Vicks VapoRub, veteran officers share the gear that helps them handle the realities of patrol work