Youth
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How can police officers and young people who fear and distrust law enforcement change the negative dynamic that has often been generations in the making? New policies or general orders—even new laws...
Community-Police Engagement
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History shows that many great ideas, discoveries, or breakthroughs began with a question. Therefore, it seems reasonable to begin this discussion with one: Who is responsible for community safety, sec...
Community-Police Engagement
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In 2011, Hawthorne, California, Police Chief Robert Fager realized that his officers needed a more personal and engaging way to communicate with the residents in the city. Tired of the traditional Q &...
Leadership
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If it's predictable, it's preventable.—Gordon Graham Every law enforcement organization has established policies and procedures that all employees are required to follow. In today’s world, ther...
Technology
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Usually, major sporting events occur without incident—and that’s no accident. Security for these events tends to involve long-range planning by a wide array of agencies working together to provide...
Terrorism
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Law enforcement leaders across the world represent a critical element in the sustained security of their respective communities. In the United States, this has been true since the initial European col...
Officer Safety & Wellness
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Police officer deaths and early retirements due to health reasons can be devastating for families, organizations, and communities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists law enforcement in the top 10 mo...
Crime & Violence
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According to the U.S. Department of Justice, over half of all violent crimes in the United States go unreported.1 This means that, often, the only way for law enforcement agencies to improve public sa...