David Teodosio at Police Chief Magazine

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The Human Trafficking–Gun Violence Nexus

Certain types of crimes are known for their connection to violence; human trafficking is one such crime that falls into this category. In Connecticut, both the state’s attorney for one of the hig...

Leadership Insight

Leadership Insights: Preventing the Preventable

A 16-year-old boy is admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit following a gunshot wound to the head. He is likely to be brain dead within two days. While updating his mother on the devastating ne...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: Beyond Law Enforcement and Guardians

Words matter. The terms used to describe police work—law enforcement, public safety, guardian, protector, or warrior—do more than signal a philosophy. They define the profession’s purpose, s...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Implementing Tabata Training into Police Officers’ Daily Routine

Police officers face unique physical and mental challenges in their daily duties. From chasing suspects to responding to dangerous situations, maintaining physical fitness is a critical aspect of ensu...

Tech Talk

Tech Talk: The Powerful Impacts of Open Evidence Management Systems

The digital revolution has fundamentally transformed policing operations. Where officers once relied primarily on physical evidence and witness testimony, today’s investigations increasingly depend ...

Crime & Violence

Strategic Shifts in Campus Policing

Over the past15 years, university policing has undergone significant transformations driven by evolving social expectations, by emerging threats, and by the increasingly complex campus environment. As...

Technology

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From Patrol Cars to Poles

Over the last 40 years, policing in the United States has undergone transformative changes. From the introduction of bullet-resistant vests and dash cams to the integration of mobile data terminals an...