David Teodosio at Police Chief Magazine

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Every Agency Needs More DREs

In 2023, there were over 1,500 drug-impaired drivers for each certified drug recognition expert (DRE) in the United States. Research has shown that a 10 percent increase in driving under the influence...

Spotlight

Spotlight: Building Trust One Step at a Time

In recent years, the demands placed on police officers have intensified dramatically. From escalating public scrutiny to the rise in complex emergencies, the job has become not only more physically ta...

Technology

Enhancing Public Safety Through Technology Adoption

Police agencies around the globe are increasingly deploying advanced technologies like automated license plate readers (ALPR) and drones to apprehend criminal suspects with unprecedented speed. In Apr...

Community-Police Engagement

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Effective Sensory Bags for Safer Interactions

In the United States, 1 in 31 children eight years of age has autism spectrum disorder (ASD).1 ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Nobody Fights Alone

Every day, police officers around the world encounter individuals in crisis. Unfortunately, some of these individuals are military veterans suffering from unique challenges associated with their servi...

Legislative Update

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August Recess Update

August 08, 2025 Congress is taking its annual August recess and will return to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. While members of the House and Senate are back home in their districts,...

Mental Health

Strengthening the Shield

Being a police officer can be a demanding and difficult job. In fact, police officers are often exposed to stressful situations while on duty. These situations include, but are not limited to, dangero...

Community-Police Engagement

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Engaging the Swiftie Nation

In the realm of policing, "going viral" can be a double-edged sword. While it can amplify crucial messages and initiatives, it can also expose an organization to intense scrutiny and criticism. Howev...