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Given the stunning rise of mental health crises among police officers, including but not limited to higher levels of officer depression, substance use, and even suicide, it’s clear that the r...
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There are numerous police agencies across the world implementing compelling police management programs. One such agency, the New Zealand Police, has emerged as forerunners in innovative police leaders...
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Policing is a noble profession and a challenging one. While the rewards can be great, they are often overshadowed not just by the unavoidable stressors—responsibility for community well-being and ex...
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One of the many things I have thought about in the profession is the question, “How do we teach others to appreciate perspectives different from our own?” As a deputy chief, I have worked my way u...
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Women in law enforcement face many challenges. Research reveals women and men tend to follow different pathways to leadership.1 The pathway for women is full of “glassy” situations, both overhead...
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My decision to become a police officer came after two male friends encouraged me to look into the profession upon my graduation from college. I had been involved in community service during college, s...
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Many law enforcement leaders are beginning to accept that emotional intelligence (EI) is an essential quality of good leadership. Popularized in the 1990s by the work of psychologist Daniel Goleman an...
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One of the many skills required by law enforcement leaders today is the ability to communicate well—especially during A crisis. Departments must be able to inform and engage myriad audiences and sta...
