by Calibre Press | Apr 25, 2023 | Guest Commentary, Law Enforcement Today, Leadership, Media and Public Relations
By Brad J. Castle, Ph.D. Before anyone gets upset, please understand this article is not intended to be a cheap shot at law enforcement. As a former law enforcement officer, my research interest has always been based on helping narrow the ever-widening gap between law...
by Calibre Press | Feb 8, 2023 | Communication & Interaction, Deescalation, Leadership, Legal, Patrol, Use of Force
Jim Glennon’s recent article The Memphis Police, Tyre Nichols Incident: Raw Opinions drew massive response from around the country. Here is a random selection of some of what we heard. Lt. Chris Harvey with the Brea (CA) wrote: To me, this highlights the dangerous...
by Jim Glennon | Jan 29, 2023 | Deescalation, Defensive Tactics, Leadership, Legal, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol, Training, Use of Force
By Jim Glennon Another video of police officers “out of control” has gone viral. This one with a ton of buildup. Another opportunity to paint the entire law enforcement profession as out of control violent, racists, murderers. Menaces to society that need elimination....
by Calibre Press | Jan 25, 2023 | Leadership, Legal, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol
By Major Donna Kinsey (ret.) While reflecting on the “human cost of war,” a news anchor referenced a sign posted at the main gate of a United States military camp in Bagdad, Iraq. Its oversized letters read: “IS TODAY THE DAY? No U.S. personnel beyond this point...
by Calibre Press | Jan 18, 2023 | Leadership
By Capt. David Brown Do you remember your first year on the job? Most likely, you arrived every day eager to make a difference. You had terrific ideas. You were actively trying to solve problems throughout the community you serve. If you’re like many officers, you...