May 2016

Social Media Threats Facing Police Officers

The world is a dangerous place for police officers. That statement has always been true, and it comes as no surprise to police officers and police executives. Most community members would agree with t...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Supporting Officer Wellness Within a Changing Policing Environment: What Research Tells Us

Policing in the United States has changed over time, and police officers are facing constant challenges in their profession. In particular, recent incidents involving harm to community residents by po...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Tactical Common Sense: Saving Lives with Seat Belts and Traffic Safety Vests

What would most police administrators or supervisors do if they learned of a simple, inexpensive piece of equipment that is proven to save lives? Would they hesitate to equip and train their personnel...

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The Dispatch May 2016

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Victim Services

The Hate Crimes Reporting Gap: Low Numbers Keep Tensions High

How many hate crimes have occurred in the community during the past year? Many sheriffs or chiefs of police would probably say that there have been few, if any, in their communities. However, they wo...

Terrorism

The Threat Posed by Radiological Materials

On December 2, 2013, a truck containing radioactive Cobalt 60 was stolen in central Mexico, near Mexico City.1 This event received widespread media attention due to the potential threat posed by this ...