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
Spark discussion in the training room or shift briefing with a quote from “The Art of War”
Court affirms that tactics used to disperse unruly crowd did not violate protesters’ constitutional rights, dismisses excessive force lawsuit and grants officers qualified immunity
The goal was to assess various capabilities in different geographic settings and terrain
This approach positions you as a helper and is sure to make the community, your administrators and supervisors happy
False lessons from Newhall have shaped police training for decades. Here’s what really happened — and why getting it right could save lives today
The myth that nine-pellet loads are better than eight still lingers — but one round is almost always a flyer. Here’s how one missing pellet can save lives
Officers can’t solve homelessness alone, but smart partnerships and specialized training show a better way forward
Through well-developed design and facilitation methods, teach-back activities improve understanding of course content and real-world applications for police recruits