Margaret White, Author at Police Chief Magazine

President’s Message: Hate Crimes Demand Immediate Response

The tragic events that have occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Quebec City, Canada; Dresden, Germany; and countless other locations around the globe serve as chilling rem...

Crime & Violence

Hate Crime Prevention: York Regional Police Builds Trust with LGBTQ2S Community

“Why does the LGBTQ2S community need a Pride Parade?” This question has been asked by many people over the years, including members of the York Regional Police. Although the question has become mu...

Perspectives

Perspectives: March 2019

Q: What are some key strategies law enforcement can implement to increase hate crime reporting? A: First and foremost, build trust with your community, one contact—one community member—at a time...

Product Feature

A Richer Ecosystem: Two New Body-Worn Cameras Connect in New Places

Body-worn cameras have come a long way in a relatively short time. Originally rising to prominence around 2014, body-worn cameras have exploded in popularity more or less alongside the rise of the now...

Index to Advertisers

Ad Index: March 2019

The advertisers in this issue can help equip your department with the most efficient tools available today!...

Exposition

Exposition: March 2019

Stay up to date on new products and advances in technology to ensure your officers are equipped with the tools they need....

Leadership

Confidence without Competence: A Dangerous Recipe for Tactical Considerations

It is late on a Friday night when an individual calls in a crime tip that a wanted subject is at a nearby residence. As police confirm the nature of the wanted status and important elements from the t...

Mental Health

A Culture Change: Emergency Responder Assistance Programs

Justin Terney, a 22-year-old police officer who had served at the Tecumseh, Oklahoma, Police Department for merely six months, died on March 27, 2017, after a shootout with a man trying to flee...