David Teodosio at Police Chief Magazine

Chief’s Counsel: The Price of Readiness

The practice of placing officers "on call" raises questions concerning a municipality’s obligation to pay officers, as well as the ability to restrict such officers’ activities while on an "on-cal...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Beyond the Manuals

A common question heard in substance-impaired driving classes is, “Why do we do it this way?” Too often, the answer is simply, “Because that’s how we’ve always done it” or “That’s what...

Terrorism

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Lighting the Shadows

Global terrorism is an abstract phenomenon that becomes concrete mostly at the local level, particularly for first responders like police and firefighters whose core mission is to protect public safet...

Crime & Violence

A Victim-Centered Approach to Violent Crime Reduction

Violent crime reduction efforts often focus on strategies that involve the analytical deployment of personnel and resources, or they involve a hyperfocus on geographical areas experiencing ...

Education & Training

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Modern Force Tactics for Safer Policing

Tragic use-of-force (UOF) incidents highlight the need for change and accountability. Revised UOF policies, body cameras, and heightened scrutiny of misconduct are meant to create a safer, more just e...

Global Policing

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Operationalizing International Protocols

When a U.S. law enforcement officer arrests a foreign national, they must take extra legal steps as part of a process called Consular Notification and Access (CNA). The U.S. Department of State partne...

Cybercrime

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The Psychology of Investment-Romance Scams

Investment scams are deceptive practices that attempt to persuade individuals to invest using false or misleading information. Victims are often enticed with promises of huge profits while being assur...

Education & Training

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Inclusive Policing Through Innovation

The sirens wail, and a blue-and-red flash fills the rearview mirror. For most drivers, a traffic stop is routine. For someone with autism, it can be a storm of confusion, anxiety, and misinterpreted s...