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RECENT EXPERT ARTICLES
From giving timely feedback to recognizing different personalities and skills, one lieutenant shares how training new officers changed his approach to being an FTO
Pushing a patrol vehicle to its limits may save only seconds while leaving officers with far less room to react when something goes wrong
Building a capable cyber team starts with selecting for aptitude, defining the right roles and planning for what happens once your best people become highly marketable
From workplace dynamics to leadership potential, a look at what can influence who moves up — and what agencies should consider when choosing their next leaders
The new Drone Implementation & Readiness Program is designed to help small, rural and tribal law enforcement agencies develop aviation capabilities through policy, training, compliance and long-term planning
How officers can recognize respiratory distress, limit time spent in prone restraint and respond more effectively to a developing medical crisis
Chief Damon Simmons, Ph.D., provides a practical roadmap for developing the leadership skills needed to succeed in today’s complex policing environment
The Seal Beach Police Department’s Safety Seal Program shows how repeated, positive interactions with elementary school students can strengthen community trust long before officers are called for help
From recruiting and evidence-based policing to technology and officer wellness, August Vollmer’s leadership principles remain remarkably relevant more than 100 years later