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
This dramatized take on a real case offers valuable reminders about radicalization, threat patterns and investigative blind spots
Noblesville PD’s success shows how police agencies can launch beyond line-of-sight drone operations without red tape
Training prepares you for the job, but not for the personal decisions that could derail your future in law enforcement
Like your radio, baton or vest, boundaries are essential gear — not visible, but critical for protection. In high-stress roles like policing, mental armor isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity
Why mastering sight picture and trigger manipulation is key to red dot handgun success
Firearms instructor Todd Fletcher went from a competitive power lifter to a retiree managing pre-diabetes and high blood pressure, showing the impact of shift work on wellness
One of the most obvious signs of potential trouble is a subject paying repeated visual attention to an officer’s gun
Your subordinates will look to you for answers in the moment of truth. Will you be ready for them?
From smartwatches to hydration, here are four mission-ready picks to help you build strength, regulate stress and stay fit for the job — and for life