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Matt Stiehm

Campus Safety

Dr. Matt Stiehm was born and raised in Minnesota. He received an Educational Doctorate from Argosy University, where the focus of his research was campus safety and security. He has a Masters Degree of Criminal Justice from Central Missouri State University, with his final paper which focused on the investigation of child abuse and finally a Bachelors of Science from Wayne State College, Nebraska. He has served as a police officer in three states (CA, MN and NE), he keeps current on law enforcement trends

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We look for greatness in ourselves and look to provide greatness to our families, loved ones, communities, and departments
When used lawfully, reasonably, and within the totality of the circumstances, force is appropriate; we need to work hard to educate the press and the public that this is the case
Police officers stand steadfast in the sometimes narrow gap between civilized and uncivilized society
The facts — the officers’ interpretation of the facts at the scene — are what should be used as the guiding principles and points when reviewing an application of force
We must change our “less is more” mentality on UOF reports to a “more is more” mindset for the next generation of police officers
How do small- and medium-sized departments — which are already stretched thin — keep training up on such a dynamic concept as legal use of force?
Leading and managing a police department are two inherently different skill sets. Which do you have?
Yes, the jolly old man is fictional (Sshhh, don’t tell the kids!), but law enforcement brass can draw a number of corollaries and apply them to real-world management situations
The blistering findings, though not always supported with documentation, serve as a warning shot for all campus police: the feds are watching
Officers get into situations that may prompt an apology, but simply saying ‘sorry’ does not mean the situation should result in a civil tort