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
Today’s criminals sell stolen goods online, hide behind burner accounts and encrypted apps, and leave few physical traces — OSINT helps you follow their digital footprints
Trooper Charlie Hanger is proof that one cop can have an incredible impact with a single traffic stop
The video and audio evidence we once relied on will require time and resources to verify
Forensic science is poised to play an even greater role in the future of criminal justice, not just by solving crimes but by preventing them
“A female officer’s bra choice affects how her armor fits, how comfortable she is and even how effectively she can move. A bad bra fit can mean bad armor fit.”
Regionalizing specialized units like SWAT is an underutilized strategy that could both alleviate staffing pressures and enhance service delivery
Say goodbye to wearing men’s boots in smaller sizes — here’s how a purpose-built women’s duty boot makes all the difference on duty
Stranded in a flood and swept off her feet, this Tennessee trooper showed what true service looks like — even after the rescue
Wellness
Read the first five practical, no-nonsense strategies to help you stay sharp, resilient, and in control — no matter what the job throws at you