Mental Health
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In recent years, officer wellness has become a pivotal focus within agencies worldwide. Programs designed to support mental health, physical health, and overall well-being are essential, given the hig...
Recruitment & Personnel
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Perhaps the expertise you are looking for is right in front of you. These are the words of advice researchers have distributed without hesitation following the multiyear effort exploring law enforcem...
Recruitment & Personnel
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“There is no better teacher than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.” - Malcom X1 Persp...
Leadership
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Civilian police employees have played a significant role in policing for decades.1 According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in 2018, civilians accounted for 35 percent of the 1,214,000 employees...
Leadership
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In today’s rapidly evolving policing landscape, the effectiveness of a police department increasingly hinges on its ability to manage a broad array of administrative responsibilities, from advanced ...
Recruitment & Personnel
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In policing, the spotlight often shines on the uniformed officers patrolling the streets and responding to emergencies. However, behind the scenes at every successful policing agency is a dedicated te...
Recruitment & Personnel
New Zealand Police performing the Haka, a traditional Māori dance, during a funeral service in 2020 to honor Constable Matthew Hunt, who was killed in the line of duty.
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Honor, a term deeply ingrained in policing, is a multifaceted concept. It resonates in the mission statements of numerous police departments and is instilled from the start of a police officer’s car...
Recruitment & Personnel
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Police professionals across the globe have shared in the struggle to staff their operational forces adequately in recent years. According to the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), “Agencies are...