Leadership
From the politicization of public safety to the growing influence of social media narratives, the pressures on police agencies continue to mount
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These priorities ensure leaders have the tools to inspire trust, lead effectively, and guide their teams with confidence and expertise
Mental health struggles and stress remain among the most prevalent yet unacknowledged issues in policing
Lt. Danita Pettis claims the president of the local Fraternal Order of Police lodge told officers she was promoted because of her complaints about racism and sexism
Sgt. David Whatley said he is just one of many troopers who are unhappy with the state agency’s handling of internal matters and its leadership
Your daily and ongoing responsibility is to ask yourself, what problems are lying in wait?
No one is immune from making mistakes, but the true test of a leader is taking ownership of errors
Law officers need these tools to help them recognize and manage the negative effects of job stress and PTSD
Officers should consider the many benefits and uses for de-escalation techniques
While technology has undoubtedly been beneficial for policing, many of these advancements have also had adverse—and often overlooked—impacts on policing
If officers know how their bodies respond to stress, they can actively engage in strategies to combat their negative effects
Sometimes acute stress puts us on our back immediately, whereas at other times, stress hurts us a little at a time
Productivity is not just about getting things done; it is about getting the right things done, in the right order, and in a satisfactory manner
We cannot create “police-robots.” We are here to train humans to better navigate a challenging job
Over time, if occupational stress is not properly managed, officers may experience life-threatening consequences
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Considering how many individuals transition between the military and law enforcement, we can begin to understand the high rates of PTSD among police
The success or failure of community policing hinges on our ability to humanize both the law enforcement profession and the people we serve
To create greater community engagement, increase retention and improve recruitment, every police agency should develop and capitalize on their own brand
Honest and early communication is almost always the best way to communicate with employees
A cross-agency collaboration in Lowell, Mass., uses an overdose data-driven approach to improve performance and save lives
Those conducting illegal activity on the Darknet are often technologically savvy individuals who are on the lookout for officers
All levels of law enforcement are asked to participate in a dissertation study of the current ethical climate in law enforcement
A series of articles exploring police use of deadly force contain useful takeaways for street cops and police leaders alike
A lot of the time, officers are referring to the stress from their job, but they may not realize how the cause of their stress can be broader than that
Ongoing exposure to trauma can often affect a person’s ability to function both in their personal and professional life
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Program seeks to enhance the professionalization of SWAT through serious academic study of tactical operations and leadership
Officers must keep their minds sharp and be able to analyze situations quickly and effectively so that they—and their colleagues—return home safely
Having the rapport and respect of your students will help you deliver effective firearms instruction
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