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
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President Trump’s decision to eliminate the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database (NLEAD) has reignited debate over police accountability. But data suggests the program may have fallen far short of its goal
With a strategic mix of community policing, tech-driven investigations and a unified team approach, Omaha PD is solving homicides
Here’s how to protect your credibility, avoid a mistrial and win in court
Overworked, underpaid and outnumbered — rangers and officers are fighting to keep America’s wild places safe
Technology can tackle the tedious, time-consuming tasks that weigh down emergency services
A survey of 200 officers reveals critical gaps in interview and interrogation training, exposing struggles with question formulation, rapport-building and overcoming resistance
There are dozens of law enforcement agencies in every sector of the government. Did you know these five existed?
Creative, engaging content — like a mischievous holiday elf — can strengthen community connections and ensure critical messages reach the public when it matters most