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
Research shows officers with degrees use less force, commit fewer policy violations and produce stronger reports — results that directly influence community trust and agency liability
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With fire capacity thinning and disasters accelerating, police leaders are increasingly central to building practical, community-level resilience
Grit gives emerging leaders the focus and follow-through to overcome setbacks, earn trust and deliver consistent results
As 911 centers face growing demand, AI call automation can reduce hold times, ease workload and improve service without adding personnel
A raw, honest account of a cop’s life that shows how purpose, trauma and integrity shape a successful law enforcement career
Many men carry the weight for everyone else. This is what happens when that weight quietly becomes too heavy to bear alone
Quick, on-duty resets help officers manage stress, improve sleep and build resilience — adding another layer to long-term wellness
I didn’t expect my biggest lesson to come after I turned in my badge