By Liam O'Brien
During an emergency response, the overwhelming influx of raw location-based data can be overwhelming. Find out how operational dashboards can provide a visual presentation of data to help emergency managers make more informed decisions and create comprehensive strategies during a crisis.
By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski
Many police agencies are experiencing a major shortage of officers, so fostering organizational commitment must be a priority for leaders. Learn how increasing officers' commitment will directly impact employee turnover rates and job performance.
By Brad Bouchillon
Getting promoted to company officer is a great honor and responsibility, but firefighters need to know that there is more to the role than decision-making and a pay raise. In their leadership position, it is essential that company officers are dedicated to counseling others and being a confidant to fellow firefighters.
By James J. Barney
The Supreme Court is currently determining a ruling in three employment cases on whether discrimination “because of sex” includes that based on sexual orientation and sexual identity. Will the decision offer clearer insight to Justice Kavanaugh’s methods of statutory interpretation?
By Scot DuFour
With true patience and diligence, officers can do more than they think to help domestic violence victims. Officers should follow these six tips to help prosecutors build strong cases against perpetrators, even when victims are too afraid to take action themselves.
By Kevin Kupietz
The future of the fire service depends on the ability of leaders to understand what is causing the volunteer deficit so they can improve recruitment and retention. Learn about how leaders can appeal to more potential recruits and better support their current volunteers.
By Lieutenant Robert Hiller
When a shoulder injury left firefighter Robert Hiller recovering at home, the change of pace resulted in a gradual decline in his mental health. Read about the increasingly worrying red flags he ignored before finally deciding to seek professional help.
By Leischen Stelter
Many law enforcement agencies are now teaching officers how to de-escalate and diffuse volatile situations without using force. In this podcast, a 20-year veteran officer discusses what de-escalation techniques worked best for him, as well as their potential impact on officer safety.
By Yael Schuman
First responders are at high risk of suffering post-traumatic stress, but many are not taught the skills to handle it until after they experience a traumatic event. Find out how pre-trauma training can better equip responders to cope with the distressing scenes that they will inevitably encounter.
By Leischen Stelter
When law enforcement used a genetic genealogy database to identify the Golden State Killer, did it open a door to solving other cold cases? In this podcast, find out why the answer is not so simple and why agencies face many challenges with this investigative technique.
