By Dave Malone
There are many characteristics that make a person a good police officer, but nothing is as important as mental toughness. I spent nearly 33 years in law enforcement, with 10 of those as the Chief of Police …
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Lessons from Yesterday: A Review of the Legendary Police Career of Robert F. Lunney
A book review of Parting Shots: My Passion for Policing by Robert F. Lunney
Reviewed by Michael Sale, American Military University
I first became aware of Bob Lunney’s reputation as an innovative police leader when I was attending one …
In Pursuit of Knowledge: Nontraditional Degree Programs for LEOs
Many officers are pursuing college degrees to advance their careers. An officer with a degree is more likely to stay with his or her agency longer and less likely to receive discipline. They are often better suited to take on higher-level positions. Many supervisors encourage officers to earn degrees in nontraditional subjects that will help them develop skills and knowledge that will shape them into well-rounded people. Read more about some of the most common nontraditional degree programs for LEOs.
Lessons Learned From Aurora Shooting and How to Prepare for an Active Shooter
By Jeffrey Hawkins
More than a week after the Aurora, Colorado theater shooting, questions are still being raised about what measures were in place to prevent such an incident and what, if anything, could have possibly made a difference in the outcome. To some, this may seem like hindsight and speculation, however, as with all incidents of this type, review, discussion, and (if needed) change, are critical.
New Orleans and Seattle Police Departments Forced to Undergo Major Reforms to Police Policies and Procedures
By Leischen Stelter
It seems like every day my inbox is packed with new stories about police reform. The biggest story was the July 24th announcement by Attorney General Eric Holder of a major overhaul of the New Orleans Police Department. Holder, in conjunction with Mayor Mitch Landrieu, signed a federal consent decree that is designed to clean up NOPD. Just a few days later, the Justice Department announced a similar (but less expansive) reform of the Seattle Police Department. What’s going on here?
Bath Salts? The Importance of Keeping Up with Trends in the Drug Scene
By Michael Sale
While I spend a lot of my personal and professional time in the “present,” I also have a passion for looking back on where we have been. Yesterday, I received all kinds of news, from a variety of sources, about “bath salts” and what this new substance is doing to people across North America.
Elder Abuse is a Growing Epidemic. Are you Trained to Identify the Signs?
On May 2, FBI announced charges against two individuals for allegedly swindling an elderly woman out of her multi-million-dollar property in Harlem, according to this FBI report. But the scheme went even farther than that.
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