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According to the U.S. Department of Justice, women compose just 12.7 percent of all sworn law enforcement officers in the United States—15.5 percent of sworn personnel in federal law enforcement, 13...
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Finding the right person for the right position in a law enforcement agency is a challenge every police executive encounters on a regular basis. Police chiefs across the globe share the frustration of...
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Law enforcement is in the midst of the most challenging hiring environment the profession has faced in many decades. News articles and agencies from all regions talk about the shortage of police offic...
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We often hear that there is not a more honorable profession than that of law enforcement officer. Clearly, those serving in this capacity have taken an oath of office to uphold their country’s const...
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Police chiefs from around the country often ask me various questions about women police. These questions often include: Why would any woman in her right mind choose a career in law enforcement? Why no...
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It is well-established that opioid use disorders represent a current health crisis. In October 2017, Acting U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Hargan declared the opioid crisis a public health e...
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Personnel choices comprise the most complicated and delicate decisions that a law enforcement administrator must make. From hiring a new officer to promotion time or the unfortunate occurren...
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Culture is the collective set of values, beliefs, and traditions of a specific group. These values and beliefs can vary greatly from other cultures within an organization (e.g., shifts, districts, fac...
