Leadership
Amid the police recruitment and retention crisis, agencies need new techniques to transform officers into leaders
Objectives and Key Results aren’t just for tech giants. See how this powerful, data-driven approach can bring clarity, accountability and real progress to your agency
Chief Scott Hughes reveals how the FBINA transformed him professionally, physically and personally — and why every police leader should make the leap
Jim and Doug discuss the steps that should have been taken prior to and during the shooting in Parkland
The therapy was developed in response to the high rate of trauma and suicide rates within the combat veteran community
The road to justice is difficult, so recognizing our inconsistent beliefs and justifications is paramount to acting appropriately
The success of law enforcement operations depends on our ability to adapt to the spectrum of humanity on a daily basis
SHOT Show 2018 Law Enforcement Education Program session outlined how true law enforcement leadership begins well before a call for service is received
The failure in top leadership associated with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting was seen at all levels
To avoid becoming a YouTube star, police officers should aim to be as boring as possible when a member of the public is recording them
This free white paper describes the steps needed to build a case for automated scheduling that aligns with your agency’s goals
CrossFit is a high-intensity fitness program that can improve physical conditioning and versatility, both of which improve police performance
Touch is likely the most important physical activity a law enforcement officer will engage in during their police career
It is imperative that agencies implement strategies to help police officers address the adverse effects of job-related stress
Data collection and analysis techniques currently employed in the intelligence field are paving a new way for agencies to combat human trafficking
In the absence of comprehensive tests for proving or disproving PTSD claims, LE administrators frequently express concerns with fraud and abuse
A social cop would have the time to handle a caseload of projects that require expertise in social services and law enforcement crossover areas
Police officers operate along a vast continuum that stretches from stepping it up to reining it in, and it’s not uncommon to oscillate between the two during an operation
Communication problems, especially reliability and interoperability, are widespread and complicate preparedness, training and response
Deputy Police Commissioner Darryl DeSousa will take the helm in a city struggling with a feverish pace of killings
Jim and Doug discuss the traits of a good leader, no matter what rank they’ve attained
IACP says putting them back in circulation “increases the availability of firearms which could be used again to kill or injure”
Effective crisis management and resolution rely on a different aspect of the situational awareness that keeps us alive
What gets measured gets managed; use these strategies to assess the effectiveness of police training programs
Cynicism, just like bitterness, can be a personality cancer and ruin your ability to experience true joy and engage in significant relationships
As the stigma of seeking help in the aftermath of trauma dissipates, our “community superheroes” have more and more tools for recovery at their disposal
A look ahead at the challenges for law enforcement in 2018
As the country struggles to make sense of the massacre in Las Vegas, it is important that the needs of those who responded to the scene are not overlooked
As public safety professionals, we tend to do a really great job of helping and comforting others in times of need
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?
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