Investigations
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One can easily imagine the rolling eyes and the sense of “here we go again” when another group of young people started behaving antisocially in a UK town! However, this time it was different—...
Policy
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Since the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, in 2018, an increasing number of U.S. states have adopted laws on Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), also known as Red Flag laws. These laws allow ...
Crime & Violence
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When an agency thinks of violence reduction, the public information officer (PIO) might not be at the top of the list as a critical resource, but an individual in this role has the ability to create, ...
Education & Training
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Portland, Oregon, is a small U.S. city tucked in between the Pacific Ocean and the mountains in the Willamette Valley, west of the desert. It has a vibrant food culture, artisan coffee shops on every ...
Education & Training
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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...
Technology
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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...
Education & Training
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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...
Recruitment & Personnel
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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...