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State Trooper waves at bystander as he walks in the Traverse City National Cherry Festival Parade

Addressing the Trust Crisis

There is a growing concern about an erosion of trust in society today. Trust is a fundamental component of social and economic interactions, and diminished trust can have significant consequences for ...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Community Safety Starts with Officer Safety

In March 2023, the New Zealand Police announced the national rollout of its new Tactical Response Model (TRM)—a policing method that aims to maximize the safety of staff on the front line of policin...

Education & Training

Training the Trainers in Media Literacy

Long before individuals decide to apply to the police academy, they have formed opinions about law enforcement from the variety of media sources that now influence the entire landscape of policing, af...

President's Message

President’s Message: Serving and Protecting All

As law enforcement leaders, we serve communities that encompass populations of diverse backgrounds who have different needs and expectations. While our very mission is to serve and protect all peop...

Technology

New Innovations Build on Tradition

The Massachusetts State Police (MSP) traces its roots back to 1865, making it one the oldest and most historic law enforcement agencies in the United States. It is an agency steeped in pride and tradi...

Education & Training

Developing and Utilizing Empathy in Police Organizations

It’s a journey of a lifetime to really unpack who you are and what you are good at, what makes you tick, what are your passions. And then, to learn how to understand and empathize with others. I bel...

Education & Training

Virtual Reality Training in Rural Jurisdictions

For decades, law enforcement has used virtual reality (VR) training for hard skills like firearm handling. This high-tech, lower-cost tool may also be usable for “soft skill” training for ...

Education & Training

Rethinking the Role of Crime Analysts

Criminal analysis arrived in Europe about 20 years ago and has become an integral part of daily police work. Unfortunately, at the outset, there was neither well-founded basic education nor constant ...