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
Former FBI special agent Katherine Schweit draws on 25 years of data to unpack what a 50% drop in active shooter incidents does — and doesn’t — mean for law enforcement and communities
After years of red tape, DFR is now scaling fast — changing how agencies respond, assess and act
The Operation Spiderweb drone strike by Ukraine on Russian airbases highlights the growing threat drones pose — particularly to soft targets guarded by local law enforcement
Mock operation underscores dangers of illegal crossings and showcases Border Patrol’s life-saving capabilities
After our first attempt at executive mentorship fell short, we turned to an unlikely source: the WD-40 company’s coaching culture
Promotion doesn’t prepare you for moral gray zones, fractured teams, or public pressure — adaptive leadership does
Elon Musk’s third principle offers a framework for law enforcement to solve problems at the root and strengthen operational effectiveness through smarter strategies
Struggle to remove weapon leads to negligent discharge and highlights training takeaways in grip, holster control and dominant hand use
The real problem with beards, the myth of the fit test and how to prep for the moment your mask seal breaks