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 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 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.
By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski
For police officers, teaching can be an alternative source of income to working overtime or taking on extra details. Learn more about what becoming an adjunct criminal justice professor involves.
By Kelly Long
Officers face the worst that society has to offer and this reality often batters their mental health, yet the stigma attached to mental health issues prevents many from getting help. Learn what needs to be done to bring about much-needed change.
By Wes O'Donnell
During Police Week 2019, officers gathered together for an emotionally charged tribute to the families of law enforcement officers lost to suicide. Learn how one organization is building awareness about suicide, taking steps to prevent it, and caring for families after a police suicide.
By Scot DuFour
Warrior cops, with their ""us vs. them"" mindset and increased likelihood to use force, have multiplied amongst police ranks. But is their training to blame? To change their behavior, law enforcement leaders must instead focus on changing officers' misguided ideas about what it means to be a cop.
