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It’s 2013 in the city of Louisville, Kentucky. A rookie cop gears up for the start of his shift. He’s working nights and loves it. Summer is the busy time of year. Really, the whole year is busy. ...
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In policing, rank is often treated as the ultimate marker of leadership. Insignia signal authority, organizational charts define power, and formal titles dictate who speaks and who listens. Yet most p...
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In 2021, the Tucson, Arizona, Police Department lost two members to suicide within months of each other. One was a young, well-liked patrol officer who had been present during an officer-involved s...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Police chiefs face common, long-standing challenges, regardless of geography: How can we keep our best officers? How can we get officers to genuinely support new policies? How can we reduce problema...
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In 2025, “pig butchering” does not necessarily result in pork chops and bacon. The term now describes a sophisticated cybercrime that combines long-term psychological manipulation with fraudulent ...
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Big and small, cities everywhere are trying to get a handle on crime and keep people safe. Much of this falls on the shoulders of police and other public safety teams. These agencies are working aroun...
