September 2010

The Earthquake in Sexual Assault Response: Police Leadership Can Increase Victim Reporting to Hold More Perpetrators Accountable

When the Violence Against Women Act was reauthorized in 2005, it included some briefly worded provisions that triggered an earthquake for those who respond to sexual assault. Specifically, it says tha...

Recruitment & Personnel

The Right Fit: Choosing the Best People for Promotion and Special Assignments

In the majority of police agencies, chiefs and other upper administrators are responsible for selecting employees for promotion and special assignments. This duty is critical and errors can have poten...