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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...
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Imagine if an agency was able to actually ensure that its officers were safely responding to calls for service, communicating with the public in a courteous manner, and enforcing the law without viola...
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The use of volunteers for government service can contribute to civic engagement, partnership in governance, and institutional transparency. Law enforcement is no exception, and throughout the United S...
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Law enforcement agencies are faced with tough decisions every day to ensure their communities are protected. An agency’s ability to fulfill this responsibility comes down to three vital components: ...
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Many organizations outside of the field law enforcement have used unpaid civilian volunteers for a significant number of years—to the point where they have become essential contributors to the organ...
