March 2023

Tech Talk: Soaring to Success

Today, many agencies are using or considering drones to help in crash and crime investigations. Drones are an increasingly important tool; however, they can’t entirely replace other scene documentat...

Product Feature

Product Feature: Helping Officers Help Themselves

The repeated calls law enforcement officers respond to every day can have a traumatic effect on their wellness. “We continue to hear from agencies that call volume has not increased significantly, b...

Spotlight

Spotlight: Bringing Smiles One Pet at a Time

On Sunday evenings, Roger can be found laid back on the couch after spending a long day in the New England snow with his family. But come Monday morning, he suits up in his vest and badge, and heads o...

Informer

Informer: March 2023

Research abounds on topics related to law enforcement and criminal justice, and it can be difficult to sift through it all. Informer breaks down three studies for law enforcement leaders to help keep ...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: In-Custody Death

Traffic enforcement and the investigation of motor vehicle collisions are essential parts of the daily activities performed by most state, county, and local law enforcement agencies. In 2020, there...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: How to Survive an Ambush Attack

On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at about 10:30 p.m., police officers responded to a domestic violence call between two brothers in Bristol, Connecticut. Sergeant Dustin DeMonte, 35, Officer Alex Hamzy...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: Rising Crime and Reducing Harm

Violent crime is increasing in many cities while law enforcement agencies are losing officers and encountering significant challenges in recruiting new ones. This is forcing police organizations to...

The Advisor

The Advisor: Leading Cultural Change

Experience is often said to be the best teacher. Each month, a question asked by a new chief of police or future law enforcement executive is answered by experienced leaders....