Dani Gudakunst, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Technology Talk: Beyond Cost Savings: Online Community Reporting Tools Forge Stronger Community Bonds

Research shows that one of the best ways to improve the bonds be-tween law enforcement agencies and the community members they serve is to foster more community involvement in crime reduction efforts....

Officer Safety Corner

Officer Safety Corner: Protecting Our K9 Partners

Two words that explain the bond that is formed between K9 handlers and their K9s are loyalty and companionship. The bond that forms between a K9 handler and the K9 is a very special one, and each such...

From the Director

From the Co-Chairs: InterAgency Board: Collaborative Interchange for Emergency Responders

Sometimes first responders in the United States hear the comment, “We are from the federal government, and we’re here to help.” Since 9/11, that comment has been said many times, and it is absol...

Mass Casualty Attacks

Using Innovative Technology to Investigate Targeted Mass Violence: What the Future Holds

When prevention and intervention efforts fail and mass violence occurs, law enforcement efforts turn toward securing the scene and ensuring public safety. Officers and other personnel also collect evi...

Recruitment & Personnel

Millennials and Improving Recruitment in Law Enforcement

Historically, law enforcement officer positions have been relatively easy to fill and often attracted many more applicants than available positions. Law enforcement careers once represented a stable w...

Terrorism

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Redefining Mexican Drug Cartels

es conjured up when contemplating Mexican drug cartels might seem like they belong in an action movie or in a more barbaric time long since passed. Armed conflict between federal police trying to reta...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Securing Officer Safety and Protection through Standards Enhancements

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ), in cooperation with its Compliance Testing Program (CTP), is undertaking a series of updates and enhancements to several protective equipment standards. These ...

Mental Health

Use of Deadly Force: Multiple Explanations, No Simple Solutions

The death of Michael Brown in 2014 and subsequent high-profile officer-involved shootings have prompted police departments across the United States to evaluate their use of force and deadly force poli...