By Jim Glennon
I was a cop for 29 years and as of this writing I’ve been teaching for over 30. I’ve taught for various organizations, formed a couple of companies and finally bought Calibre Press in 2011.
Requests for Ethics classes, for many years, came in fast and furious. ...
Last week, guest columnist and longtime law enforcement writer Barbara Schwartz shared insights from current and retired officers on what they felt was the biggest challenge to the police profession. The responses she shared in her article State of the Troops were varied and elicited ...
By: Barbara A. Schwartz
In an unscientific poll to assess the state of the troops, I asked current and retired officers from around the country a simple question: What do you think is the biggest challenge facing law enforcement today?
The answers should be concerning to law ...
By Jim Glennon
Last week I wrote a column titled, A College Degree Proves What? Police Agencies Should Rethink the Necessity of College Degrees for Applicants. I intended to spark some discussion, and, well, it certainly did. We received emails, comments, personal stories and ...
By Jim Glennon
Should college degrees be a requirement to become a police officer?
I have two bachelor’s degrees. I also have a master’s degree in Law Enforcement Justice Administration.
What do those degrees and diplomas say, prove, attest about me as a person?
What do ...