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In a democracy, the first and most important obligation of government to its people is to ensure freedom from fear, crime, and disorder. Without this freedom, all the pillars that support our societyâ...
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This month, Rockford, Michigan, will celebrate its one-year anniversary of officially consolidating its police and fire departments. This small city of 5,775 residents currently has its entire departm...
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Sergeant Chip Huth’s special weapons and tactics (SWAT) team had just successfully arrested an armed felon in a Kansas City, Missouri, drug house. The suspect was brought to the porch of the house a...
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What occurs within a police agency when the organizational leader vacates the position, whether the departure is planned or it occurs rather abruptly? Will the organization flounder, or will it move i...
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The police chief is responsible for controlling the resources of the police department in an effort to preserve the peace, protect persons and property, and enforce the law. Although this is an accura...
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In the fall of every year, college football captures national attention. For all college football fans that catch the fever, there is nothing more exciting than waking up on Saturday morning, checking...
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In this age of declining budgets and expanding needs and mandates, the importance of effective partnerships between the public and private sector never has been clearer. Experienced police commanders ...
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This truth is undeniable: The world is getting smaller—and more complicated. The high-speed, technological age in which we live has blurred boundaries and has brought into proximity personalities an...
