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Columnists and contributors debate critical issues in law enforcement today. As in an actual debate, the pro and con sides are assigned randomly as an exercise in critical thinking and analyzing problems from different perspectives. In 2021, State Your Case received an Eddie Award for Best Overall B2B Column.

Issues recently discussed include whether armed teachers improve school safety, if law enforcement should endorse safe injection sites and whether curfews help reduce crime. If you would like our experts to debate a topic, or to submit your own response to a critical issue, email editor@police1.com.

In May 2023, London’s police commissioner announced plans to stop police response to mental health emergencies unless there’s a direct life threat
With supportive peers, an inquiring mind, and a mix of confidence and humility, a young chief might be just the thing a department needs
In a surprise move, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently voted to allow San Francisco PD to deploy robots equipped to deliver lethal force
Should all able-bodied sworn officers be placed in uniform into field operations until the orders are rescinded?
The arrestee belongs to a group urging resistance to government COVID-19 restrictions