David Teodosio at Police Chief Magazine

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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...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Survival Over Specs

When officers, tactical teams, and SWAT members talk shop, backface deformation (BFD) often dominates conversations about ballistic helmets. For most, BFD boils down to how deep the dent is following ...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: The Evolving Challenge of Poly-Drug Impaired Driving

The world of impaired driving isn’t what it used to be. Alcohol is still the old villain, but it’s no longer acting alone. A more complicated, more dangerous player has entered the scene—poly-dr...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: Are After-Action Reports Privileged?

In 2011, this author wrote an article for the Chief’s Counsel section of Police Chief magazine titled “Critical Incident Review Board: Creation and Refinement.” The purpose of the article was ...