David Teodosio at Police Chief Magazine

The Right to Assemble

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees “the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” Throughout U.S. history, this liberty has shielded public assemblies and contributed to po...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: Order in Chaos

Molotov cocktails exploding, bricks smashing into windshields, and the storming of barricades—these chaotic scenes highlight the challenges faced by police personnel during public order events. W...

Terrorism

A member of the RCMP’s Protective Services surveils the tarmac as the Government of Canada plane arrives at the Canada Reception Centre at the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in May 2022.

Mitigating Threats to Public Officials

Statistics compiled in 2023 by Élections Québec, and updated as of July 31, 2024, show that, since Quebec’s last municipal elections in 2021, 944 elected officials left their posts before their te...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Making Mental Wellness Programs Effective, Actionable, and Accountable

In describing the use of data in combating the overdose crisis, the authors concluded that, “Good programs start with good data.” This statement is generalizable to the mental wellness programs th...

Traffic Safety

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Cross-Training for Justice Partners

When prosecutors understand the specifics of how a drug recognition expert (DRE) conducts an evaluation, the prosecutor will be able to better understand the evidence and elicit persuasive testimony i...