February 2023 - Police Chief Magazine

The Future of Specialized Training with Outside Agencies

Portland, Oregon, is a small U.S. city tucked in between the Pacific Ocean and the mountains in the Willamette Valley, west of the desert. It has a vibrant food culture, artisan coffee shops on every ...

Education & Training

Developing Chiefs’ Leadership Capacity

ll police chiefs, regardless of their agency’s size, are facing unprecedented challenges. The anti-police rhetoric and social unrest have contributed to a record number of officers resigning or reti...

Technology

New Innovations Build on Tradition

The Massachusetts State Police (MSP) traces its roots back to 1865, making it one the oldest and most historic law enforcement agencies in the United States. It is an agency steeped in pride and tradi...

Education & Training

Developing and Utilizing Empathy in Police Organizations

It’s a journey of a lifetime to really unpack who you are and what you are good at, what makes you tick, what are your passions. And then, to learn how to understand and empathize with others. I bel...

Education & Training

Virtual Reality Training in Rural Jurisdictions

For decades, law enforcement has used virtual reality (VR) training for hard skills like firearm handling. This high-tech, lower-cost tool may also be usable for “soft skill” training for ...

Product Feature

Product Feature: Becoming an Electric Police World

Mobility is an important part of the law enforcement profession. Whether an officer is on foot, horseback, bicycle, motorcycle, or car, the job is one that requires movement in many different terrains...

Education & Training

Rethinking the Role of Crime Analysts

Criminal analysis arrived in Europe about 20 years ago and has become an integral part of daily police work. Unfortunately, at the outset, there was neither well-founded basic education nor constant ...

The Advisor

The Advisor: Cost-Effective Training Recommendations

Experience is often said to be the best teacher. Each month, a question asked by a new chief of police or future law enforcement executive is answered by experienced leaders....