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
After surviving a violent assault, a police officer discovered that knowing how the criminal justice system works is very different from experiencing it as a victim
A veteran officer reflects on the lessons, losses and relationships that shape a life behind the badge — and what matters when it’s time to take it off
A five-question promotion-pipeline audit for police executives
Facing nearly 50 vacancies, the Columbia Police Department overhauled its hiring process, reorganized key functions and launched its own training academy
From shooting speed and trigger control to recoil management and reloads, experts reviewing OIS BWC footage are challenging traditional techniques and sharing practical ways to improve performance under pressure
Retired Chief Deputy Rosanne Richeal explains how chronic stress narrows an officer’s ability to think clearly, and the quick, practical ways to recover between calls
A 13-week pilot at the Colonie Police Department produced measurable gains in policy knowledge and equipment proficiency, offering a practical model for agencies looking to strengthen training
Five principles for building the judgment and tactical decision-making skills officers need when time is short and information is incomplete
What research reveals about the differences between leadership and management — and why law enforcement agencies need both