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ll police chiefs, regardless of their agency’s size, are facing unprecedented challenges. The anti-police rhetoric and social unrest have contributed to a record number of officers resigning or reti...
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The Massachusetts State Police (MSP) traces its roots back to 1865, making it one the oldest and most historic law enforcement agencies in the United States. It is an agency steeped in pride and tradi...
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It’s a journey of a lifetime to really unpack who you are and what you are good at, what makes you tick, what are your passions. And then, to learn how to understand and empathize with others. I bel...
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Today’s environment in policing is fast moving and very challenging: tightened budgets, less interest among young adults in becoming police officers than in the past, and a turbulent atmosphere that...
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As a university police department, the University of Colorado Boulder Police Department (CUPD) serves a “city within a city.” Roughly 37,000 students, faculty, and staff reside and/or work on the ...
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Policy makers, law enforcement leaders, and line officers have extensively discussed two competing approaches to policing: police as “warriors” or police as “guardians.” At a recent seminar on...
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Women are underrepresented in law enforcement in the United States, representing less than 13 percent of full-time sworn officers and a much smaller percentage (3 percent) of persons serving in police...
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The way police officers deliver their services and the experiences of their professional lives are directly affected by the quality of police leadership. Line officers use leadership skills every day....
