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
A well-placed duty knife can be the difference between survival and tragedy
By leveraging existing resources, collaborating across functions and utilizing cost-effective middleware tools, agencies can create a more cohesive data infrastructure
Across the country, police departments face historic staffing shortages while a highly trained, willing workforce stands ready — retired police officers
With nearly half of children with autism prone to wandering, CODE JOSHUA provides first responders with critical, personalized information — before they arrive on scene
Why a balanced approach may serve officers better than relying solely on BJJ
Irving PD’s drones beat officers to the scene in over half of calls — and as civilian drone use grows, the agency is investing in tools to detect and manage airspace threats
Surrounded by hardship at home and in her community, LAPD Officer Asunción Maribel Plascencia found purpose through the encouragement of two mentors in uniform
Reexamining the relevance of historical military thinkers in shaping modern police strategies
From morale to mental health, favoritism in police assignments and promotions causes lasting harm. A law enforcement leader offers strategies to overcome it