Oct 2026

Inside the October issue

Developing a leadership framework

Developing a leadership framework

A blueprint for success in the public sector starts with a mission and vision, and finishes with a strategic plan
Leading through the crucible

Leading through the crucible

Why public agency attorneys and police command must stand united in high-profile use-of-force litigation
How small departments can prepare for rural disasters

How small departments can prepare for rural disasters

When nothing happens: The invisible work of effective police supervision

When nothing happens: The invisible work of effective police supervision

Do your metrics tell the wrong story?

Do your metrics tell the wrong story?

The number you’re proudest of is hiding the one that should scare you
Video can be your portable coach

Video can be your portable coach

With lives on the line, seek out every training advantage

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On the Job

A winning sign

A winning sign

Indianapolis police officer builds bridges through ASL

Getting assigned to protect the sidelines of an NFL game, where most of the aggressive activity falls between the hash marks and under the control of referees, is a... Read More

LAPD puts brakes on bike takeover

LAPD puts brakes on bike takeover

From city to city, police departments are battling street racing and takeovers that create dangerous scenarios for drivers, pedestrians and law enforcement. Last year,... Read More

The sixth sense in policing

The sixth sense in policing

Why officers must continue to trust their instincts

Since the beginning of modern policing, officers have been trained to rely on their instincts, common sense and five basic senses while performing their duties. In... Read More

From warrior to peacekeeper

From warrior to peacekeeper

What the badge means in 2026

If you are a patrol officer, deputy, corporal, FTO or first-line supervisor, you already know the job has changed. The public has changed. Technology has changed... Read More

Snagging a grilled snake

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Snagging a grilled snake

Oftentimes, when police officers respond to a call involving a wild animal, they partner with animal control experts. Unfortunately, that wasn’t an option when Franklin Township, New Jersey, Police Officer […]

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Tech

Video can be your portable coach

Video can be your portable coach

With lives on the line, seek out every training advantage

There’s no replacing the value of a great teacher. A good instructor can help you improve your shooting skills. A great instructor will push your skills to a higher... Read More

Get the most out of simulation training

Get the most out of simulation training

Five things you should be using your simulator for (but probably aren’t)

Your simulator is capable of far more than most agencies ask of it. Most agencies that invest in simulation start in the same place: the time-honored shoot/no-shoot... Read More

The virtual beat

The virtual beat

Policing the metaverse

Until now, the idea of a detective solving a case through virtual reality headsets at virtual crime scenes existed as a science fiction narrative. The metaverse, which... Read More

Labor

Facing the oral board

Facing the oral board

What happens when your biggest interview challenge is your own nerves?

I put my name on the list. As the exam approached, I grew more nervous. Night after night, I studied department manuals, reviewed policies and questioned officers who... Read More

Why good cops quit

Why good cops quit

And what you should know before you hang it up

A veteran patrol officer sits in a squad car at the end of another 12-hour shift. The officer is not thinking about the arrest that was made, the report waiting Read More

Succession planning

Succession planning

Prepare future labor leaders to build something greater

It was a call from one of our city officials. Yeah, I picked up. After all, I’m an elected LEO labor leader, and officials like him have the power to Read More

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Always honored, never forgotten

Always honored, never forgotten

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