Art & Literature in Police Academies?

Art & Literature in Police Academies?

Some authors and publications have argued recently against police receiving and using equipment, training, and tactics similar to the military (the so-called “militarization of the police”). Like most cops, I disagree with this characterization. I present as evidence situations like ...
Focus on the Receiver

Focus on the Receiver

No, this isn’t a manual for quarterback prospects. Besides, I kicked in high school—what do I know about passing? This article is about communications and the message the sender is trying to convey to the receiver. You may have heard some of this before, but it’s worth repeating. In ...
Police Need Leaders, Regardless of Rank

Police Need Leaders, Regardless of Rank

Vince Lombardi once said, “Leaders are made, not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price all of must pay to achieve any goal this worthwhile.” But what exactly did he mean? Well, it’s up for interpretation by each of us to some degree. Essentially, I think, he’s ...
A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities

I just read two articles that struck a chord in me. It’s a chord that seems to be striking often these days. Both of these articles, the first from the Chicago Tribune and the second found on the website Law Enforcement Today, are exceptionally researched and written. They lay out ...

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