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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
From reasonable suspicion to courtroom scrutiny, here’s what officers need to know about executing Terry stops properly
Learn what police officers can and can’t do in five common situations, from traffic stops to public filming, and understand the laws that protect your rights
From a compromised crime scene to controversial police conduct, the O.J. Simpson case offers a study on the pitfalls that can derail justice
The best cops develop their cop instincts and then learn to trust them. If something feels wrong, it usually is wrong.
Use LinkedIn to showcase your agency’s values, mission and the meaningful work officers perform to reach individuals who may not have considered a law enforcement career
Growth opportunities, leadership training and mentorship are critical for retaining mid-career officers who “feel stuck”
More can be done to fill today’s vacancies than just recruitment
A good place to mark the beginning of the modern patrol rifle concept – in which a rifle is a normal part of the everyday kit – is the Norco bank robbery
The Norco 80 shootout left one sheriff’s deputy dead and nine wounded, with 32 police vehicles hit by ammo and a police helicopter forced down from the sky