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Wende Wakeman noted the importance of the progress made by the organization, attributing her success to the sacrifices of those who came before her
Councilmembers voted to fire the chief and deactivate the department following allegations about the backgrounds of hired officers
Anne Kirkpatrick has more than 35 years of experience in law enforcement, coupled with 20 years of leading bigger departments, the mayor stated
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
Just like in the 1970s, the number of good candidates for law enforcement may be diminished, but the number of great candidates remains constant
There are many reasons a police officer may decide to move between agencies, but what should you consider before changing departments?
Calls for service continue to increase while recruitment numbers dwindle; police leaders must develop recruitment strategies that address these challenges
The Dallas Police Department is about to undergo a shake-up — including possible demotions — to put more officers on patrol
In 2010, their union won a battle to end the residency requirement for members with at least five years on the job
Earn a professional credential that can boost your career in less time – and for less money – than a graduate degree
EPIC gives New Orleans police officers the strategies and tools they need to step in and prevent problems before they occur