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
An NYPD ESU lieutenant recalls the first hours after the World Trade Center towers fell on 9/11
On National Police Woman Day, the stories of “Rosie the Riveter,” Bessie Coleman and Alice Stebbins Wells remind us that progress begins with women who refuse to accept exclusion
What an integrated public safety response ecosystem could look like
When social media presents privately created or altered video as police footage, clear verification and timely communication can keep misinformation from defining an agency’s actions
A retired British police sergeant describes how unaddressed cumulative trauma changed his behavior — and what supervisors can do before an officer reaches a breaking point
From flashlights to gas lanterns, discover versatile and reliable tools to keep your environment well-lit during emergencies
Colorado rangers and firefighters worked together to rescue a man who fell 40 feet from a rock face
A report that feels routine today may face intense scrutiny years from now, when precise observations and transparent corrections can protect an officer’s credibility
Rear Admiral Lisa Delaney discusses eligibility, covered conditions and why some responders are only now seeking care