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Many times officers deny the stress they are experiencing for fear of being viewed as weak or not being able to handle their job
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“Labeling the entire criminal justice profession as ‘racist’ spreads false and damaging information about our members”
The U.S. Border Patrol has its first female chief in its 94-year history
Calling it a historic occasion, Democratic Mayor Marty Walsh administered the oath of office to William Gross in front of a standing-room only crowd
The public often second guesses actions of officers days or weeks after high-profile events – here’s how police leaders can direct the discussion
How can leaders motivate their officers to perform at optimal levels?
Cops will only be treated with respect by their communities if officers extend that same courtesy
While law enforcement agencies tout the value and need for succession planning, few actually have or employ any formal plan
When team members are invested in their roles and contributions, you have the highest probability for a successful outcome
Policies, training and specialized units focusing on homelessness have an increased presence in police agencies compared to 1993 numbers
FOP president Rick Snyder said that the number of officers leaving versus being recruited is coming at a time when the city is experiencing record violence
Police officers nationwide face daily criticism and scrutiny of their actions; here’s how to ensure this doesn’t lead to ‘de-policing’ at your PD
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The best defense to questions about your department’s integrity is ongoing commitment to the issues about which you are most likely going to be criticized
Camden ARISE – a new initiative out of New Jersey – demonstrates that merging disparate data sources can lead to surprising findings
With an officer’s future at stake, how does a prosecutor get proficient at fairly analyzing the situation in a hurry?
Patience exerts a powerful and primary influence not just in tactical operations, but in all aspects of policing
If you are not meeting regularly with other public safety decision-makers, here are four ways to make it happen
Axon Accelerate symposium speaker shares the best practices and innovations transforming policing in Ireland, and what agencies back home could learn from those lessons
Axon Accelerate symposium speaker shares the challenges she has faced as a female law enforcement leader during nearly three decades in policing
There are some easy steps both line staff and supervisors can take to support their police sergeants
A police sergeant plays many different roles in the course of an average day and is expected to excel at all of them
No matter what my assignment was, I knew preparation was one of the single largest contributors to producing a safe outcome
Telematics, video and social media are part of a multi-faceted strategy to enhance officer safety, improve transparency and increase community engagement
One possible approach to public statements after a controversial event is to state what the mission was, and why the police were called to respond to it
Union members voted 534-94 on a symbolic measure expressing no confidence in Sheriff Scott Israel
Change is necessary to grow and remain relevant, but how do you get risk-averse decision-makers to buy in to your ideas?
Leaders must create a culture that focuses first and foremost on the safety of their officers
A well-produced and thoughtful video can become an important multipurpose tool for every law enforcement agency
There are simple ways leaders can invest in new personnel to ensure they become veteran employees
Captain Michael Howell reflects on the moments that shaped him as a law enforcement officer over his 23-year career
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