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
Explosive incidents force difficult calls that many police executives and elected leaders are unprepared to make. Understanding bomb squad operations before a crisis can prevent hesitation, confusion and unnecessary risk
Cannibalism inside policing is quietly tearing down officers, undermining accountability and weakening the profession from within
With foresight and integrity, it can preserve life rather than complicate justice
Through hard lessons learned, IACP presenters advocate for changing the culture of the dynamic ballistic shield
Why foundational, reproducible, courtroom-ready methods remain the missing piece in effective crypto investigations and victim asset recovery
It’s time to match praise with policy for those on the front lines
New technology has led to a legal minefield that must be navigated with care
A handcuffed man threw himself over a second-floor railing, forcing officers into a life-or-death rescue and raising fears about how the incident might be portrayed
SCDNR’s special operations units deliver SWAT-level capability, from high-risk searches to VIP protection and rapid response across every corner of the state