Police officers search buildings for a number of reasons while on patrol. One of the most common times you’ll search a building is upon discovering an open window or unlocked door while checking on an alarm drop. Answering alarms pose significant challenges with inherent dangers. Too ...
One of my favorite websites for stats, www.StatisticBrain.com, lists the number of gas stations in the U.S. at more than 121,000 in 2014. Of these gas stations over 82% are also convenience stores. In some areas they’re on every corner, while in other parts of the country they’re ...
Nov. 11, 2013, started out as a typical third shift for Officer Dave Leighty of the Westerville, Ohio, Police Department. He observed a 2004 Ford Taurus failing to display a license plate light shortly after 1:00 a.m. Leighty followed the car, ran the license plate, and learned that ...
Whether you are a new supervisor, or a seasoned leader looking for a few reminders, we can all use a reminder from time to time: appreciate your people. They may fall below you on the organizational chart, but they are the reason your role exists.
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We’re a few weeks into 2015 and I suspect some of us are already losing sight of our New Year Resolutions. The five most common, according to StatisticsBrain.com, are: 1) lose weight, 2) get organized, 3) spend less (save more), 4) enjoy life to the fullest, and 5) stay fit and ...
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