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
What to review, what to say when memory is incomplete, and how to use notes, video and AI-assisted material without confusing the record with personal recollection
From assigning roles to checking on officers after the call, a patrol sergeant shares what effective leadership looks like during a critical incident
Two retired federal law enforcement officers share the unusual crimes, challenges and experiences of policing America’s national parks and forests
A coordinated training plan can help agencies reinforce consistent tactics, terminology and decision-making across every discipline.
A simple reset can help police supervisors keep frustration, disappointment and yesterday’s setbacks from shaping their next conversation
When officers trust the rumor mill more than their supervisors, everyday speculation can become a serious leadership problem, especially in smaller agencies
The best rewards may already be within your control — if you know what your people value and how to deliver it
Task Force 70 is bringing free and low-cost advanced training to officers who may have limited access to specialized instruction, backup and other resources
For decades, the Ford Crown Victoria was a fixture of American policing. Fifteen years after production ended, one former cruiser still connects its owner to a defining era in police history