Technology, Bureaucracy, and Training: The Three Tentpoles of Law Enforcement...
Law enforcement accountability is not just a buzzword or a rallying cry for distraught citizens. It is a major point of focus for agencies and the people they serve. For agencies, achieving greater...
View ArticleLaw Enforcement Militarization is Complex, Polarizing—and Useful, in the...
The ongoing militarization of local and state law enforcement is a highly contentious topic—and one that cuts to the core of American opinion on law enforcement. Amidst a shifting cultural and...
View ArticleFor Responders, Vehicle Technology Provides a Vital Link in the Field
In a field known for its iconic technology, the vehicles first responders drive are arguably the most visible—and high-tech—tools of all. A slate of innovation has kept autos across branches highly...
View ArticleCorrections, Recidivism, and Criminal Justice Reform: Promising First Steps...
The recently passed bipartisan First Step Act is expected to reduce recidivism and redefine sentencing laws. For a corrections industry at the center of the recidivism cycle, the next few months should...
View ArticlePREA & Transgender Inmates
The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) established national standards for prisons, jails, community confinement facilities, and lockups to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse and sexual...
View ArticleLaw Enforcement and Field Training: The Evolution of a Decades-Old Process...
Borne from a bureaucratic personnel issue turned tragedy, the San Jose Police Department’s “Field Training Plans” are arguably the most influential addition to industry training protocol in half a...
View ArticleTips for Minority-, Ethnic-, and Gender-Based Recruitment
Issues of gender and race sit at the core of many concerns facing public safety agencies —particularly recruiting. While agencies wishing to refine their minority- or gender-based recruitment efforts...
View ArticleBody Cameras, Perception, and Optics: Building Transparency With Smart Policy
As most law enforcement personnel are aware, body cameras are a rapidly emerging technology, but with flaws that may be overlooked by the general public. However, inconsistent recording and video...
View ArticleWhat Timothy Loehmann’s Firing Can Teach Us All About Better Document Management
For the Cleveland Police Department, the officer-involved shooting of Tamir Rice at the hands of Timothy Loehmann was nothing short of a tragedy. For the rest of the nation’s departments, the...
View ArticleWildfire, Wildlands, and the Wildland-urban Interface Reflect Firefighting’s...
Wildfires are in the news more than ever, and their impact on communities, the environment, and fire services professionals has never been more apparent. With more houses popping up on the border...
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