Margaret White, Author at Police Chief Magazine

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Cross-Border Crime Demands Cross-Border Reach

Imagine a crime scene where a fired bullet or cartridge case could unlock the entire story, linking a local homicide to a drug cartel across the border or even tying together a transnational network o...

Cybercrime

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Reclaiming Digital Spaces for Child Safety

As digital platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), and encrypted networks become increasingly embedded in everyday life, they have also emerged as powerful tools in the hands of human traffickers, ex...

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Criminal Justice Reform

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The Principles of Trust

Photo by Brett Carlsen/Stringer/Getty Images In today’s complex social landscape, heightened scrutiny, and evolving expectations, trust between the police and the communities they serve should not ...

Community-Police Engagement

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The Dialogue of Trust

The word “trust” is commonly used by people, but it has several meanings. The one that applies to the context of policing refers to firm hope placed in someone. Trust is essential to coexistence ...

Leadership

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Authentic Leadership

Every police leader knows the symptoms of distrust and ineffective leadership: burned out officers, low morale, and skeptical communities. In today’s climate, leadership built on authority alone is ...

Exposition

Exposition: January 2026

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Ad Index: January 2026

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