Leadership
A leadership checklist of red flags that reveal when community policing is a philosophy in name only, not daily practice
Turn challenges into opportunities: Leadership strategies for modern public safety
When cops and communities come together to share the responsibility of community policing, everyone wins
Peer support and other confidential resources are a first step toward accountability and treatment for officers struggling with substance misuse
Marking anniversaries, like 9/11, is important for honoring those experiences and carrying forward the lessons learned
Bots, deepfakes and foreign influence are driving false narratives that target personnel and disrupt operations — making early detection, rapid comms and digital footprint defense essential
At NASRO’s National School Safety Conference, a new checklist and real-world lessons gave schools and police practical tools to respond to threats
Mental Health
Recent LEO murder-suicide incidents are tragic reminders that “suicide intervention and prevention are everyone’s responsibilities.”
A small policy change can have a big impact on officer morale and community perception
The easiest way to make sense of how to be successful at this is to simply recognize you’re the new guy
The difference between a lawful seizure and unconstitutional conduct often hinges on how courts view an officer’s intent in high-risk vehicle encounters
Former officer turned psychologist Dr. Stephanie Conn reveals the habits and mental armor that protect officers from burnout, bad decisions and walking away from the job
Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges on trust, accountability and putting his people first
Drawing on baseball’s 17-inch rule, Chief Sam DiGiovanna delivers a powerful message about consistency and standards in public safety organizations
From self-reporting to mental health support, initiatives collapse without trust. Leaders must build cultures where officers feel safe to be honest and seek help
Elon Musk’s fifth principle highlights the power of iteration — here’s how police leaders can use feedback, data and innovation to refine strategies and build trust
New York City Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt’s words resonate for law enforcement today as much as they did a century ago
Yesterday’s “sink or swim” approach created survivors, not strong leaders. Building intentional pipelines ensures tomorrow’s leaders are ready from day one
A Police1 survey shows officers aren’t leaving because of pay — they’re leaving because of leadership and culture. Here’s how to spot the silent danger holding your department back
Prevention begins with leaders who normalize check-ins, support peer networks and address trauma before it becomes tragedy
Meet Deputy Chief James Beyer of the Irving (Texas) Police Department, who brings a humanistic, solutions-driven approach to policy, personnel and long-term planning
Las Vegas Metro Police Captain Michelle Tavarez on breaking barriers, leading tough units and why mentorship matters now more than ever
Mentoring can be one of the most valuable professional relationships we experience
“I’d like to mentor younger officers but don’t know where to start. How can I share my experience in a meaningful way?”
AI tools like ChatGPT are reshaping law enforcement, but without clear policies, departments risk ethical, legal and operational missteps
Profanity may feel justified in the moment, but it damages officer credibility and community trust
Sports marketer Brandon Steiner spent half a year embedded with officers in Harlem, Brooklyn and the Bronx — here’s what shocked him, what broke him and what every cop should hear
From showing up when it counts to setting the standard, these are the rules that define next-level supervision
Retired LAPD captain Richard Meraz draws on 43 years at the frontline — from the Rodney King riots to the Rampart scandal — to show how failure, vigilance and servant-first values forge leaders who rebuild trust and leave every post stronger than they found it
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