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Police leaders sometimes find themselves in precarious positions, balancing the need for transparency and improvement with the potential for public dissatisfaction and criticism. However, two forward-...
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The role of a police chief is among the most important and visible in any community. The events of the past several years have certainly demonstrated how crucial it is to have competent, highly skille...
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While out to dinner with my wife earlier this year, I told her about a meeting I had with an aspiring police chief in the Phoenix, Arizona, metropolitan area. My colleague was a well-
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The 2024 U.S. General Election will be held on November 5 across all 50 U.S. states. It is impossible to drive down a street, enter a shop, or go for a neighborhood walk without seeing campaign sign...
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Given the stunning rise of mental health crises among police officers, including but not limited to higher levels of officer depression, substance use, and even suicide, it’s clear that the r...
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There are numerous police agencies across the world implementing compelling police management programs. One such agency, the New Zealand Police, has emerged as forerunners in innovative police leaders...
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Policing is a noble profession and a challenging one. While the rewards can be great, they are often overshadowed not just by the unavoidable stressors—responsibility for community well-being and ex...
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One of the many things I have thought about in the profession is the question, “How do we teach others to appreciate perspectives different from our own?” As a deputy chief, I have worked my way u...
