Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Spotlight: A New Take on Fusion Centers

Fusion centers are not a new concept within the United States. They have been around since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, providing local law enforcement with resources, expertise, and information to det...

Exposition

Exposition: July 2022

Stay up to date on new products and advances in technology to ensure your officers are equipped with the tools they need. Items highlighted in this month's Exposition include 3M's Scott X3-21 Pro SCBA...

Informer

Informer: July 2022

Research abounds on topics related to law enforcement and criminal justice, and it can be difficult to sift through it all. Informer breaks down three studies for law enforcement leaders to help keep ...

Product Feature

Product Feature: The Evolution of Drones in Law Enforcement

Although originally built for military purposes, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have increasingly become a common part of everyday life. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there...

Perspectives

Perspectives: Threat of Extremists Infiltrating an Agency through Hiring Process

One of the most important and challenging tasks for a chief is to hire the right people. A basic criminal history check cannot identify behavioral traits that indicate a candidate’s unsuitability fo...

The Advisor

The Advisor: Importance of Community Policing

Community policing is important because it is designed to build relationships that lead to partnerships with community stakeholders. The best way to address community challenges is to listen to and le...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Investigating Police Suicide

People like to try and explain things in the simplest of terms. This is no different with suicide. When someone in law enforcement dies by suicide, one may hear statements like those in the sidebar fr...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Addressing “Pothole Issues”

Law enforcement can enhance roadway safety by pursuing meaningful solutions to everyday traffic safety concerns. Guided by the principles of community-oriented policing, law enforcement should strive ...