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Section: Command

How to Select and Train FTOs

Patrol training is the obligatory stepping stone to street work for many a new cop. It is weeks (or months in remedial cases) of short meals, long nights, and court in the morning. And this time spent with a veteran field training officer (FTO) can result in some of the most curious pairings of individuals since Pat Boone married himself to heavy metal. Still, this mentoring process is critical to the development of new officers.

December 31, 2004

i2 Inc Visual Notebook

Back in November I suffered through the San Diego-to-Los Angeles commuter traffic to see many of the new software products and gadgets being shown at the 2004 International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference. One product that caught my eye was i2 Inc.’s new Visual Notebook, an electronic “storyboard” that investigators can use to visualize, analyze, and present the complexities of any incident.

December 31, 2004

The Big Picture

What is so great about a New Year is that it is a time for fresh starts and a time to renew your commitments. Hopefully it will be a time to step up your commitment to the study and practice of good leadership for the benefit of your department and your people.

December 31, 2004

"Why, Oh Why?"

As leaders we dread the word. You make a decision, you issue an order, you write a policy, and then someone inevitably approaches you with that one-word question.

November 30, 2004

IACP 2004: Best of Show

Almost every chief at the show was looking for ways to stretch budgets without compromising public or officer safety and maintaining officer morale and pride.

November 30, 2004

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The Money Crunch: Staffing Shortage

When times are tough, staffing takes the brunt of the cuts. That's true in business. That's true in law enforcement.

October 31, 2004

Volunteers often help departments by taking on jobs such as collecting forensic evidence after officers clear a scene.

The Money Crunch: Brother, Can You Spare a Few Mil?

When Oregon laid off 139 of its state troopers and 300 employees total in one day, the already spread thin department was left with few officers to police the state, while the crime labs that process evidence for all Oregon law enforcement agencies were all but shut down. And the agency is not alone in suffering budget woes.

October 31, 2004

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The Money Crunch: How to Apply for Grants

While the amount of federal and state grant money available to law enforcement is not as plentiful as it was in the past, funding still exists. It’s a matter of finding the right grants for your agency and being a bit lucky.

October 31, 2004

Managing Conflict: Bridging the Gap

Police officers deal with conflicts every day--not just with suspects or the public, but between fellow officers.

October 31, 2004

Two Sides of the Coin

There's an old chestnut that says the Chinese word for "crisis" is the same as the Chinese word opportunity.

October 31, 2004

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Why I'm Voting for John Kerry

John Kerry has committed to increasing the number of U.S. Special Forces operators. This single point will do more to achieve victory than all the hardware in our inventory.

September 30, 2004

Be On the Lookout

Numerous high-tech gadgets are now being deployed by law enforcement to catch or stop car thieves.

September 30, 2004

Tough Decisions

What I didn't know at the time was that two of the task force officers had been notified of the crime before the local division.

September 30, 2004

Your World

Things might be bad all over, but as a leader you can have a huge impact on the morale and welfare of your folks.

August 31, 2004

The "R" Word

I was trained under the rule that as a leader I take responsibility for not only my own actions, but for those of my subordinates.

July 31, 2004

Leadership Relationships

There seems to be a constant change of roles between officers based on rank, position, and seniority. We on the inside know that relationships between cops of different ranks are far more complex than what you see on a line organization chart.

June 30, 2004

Walking the Line

As a supervisor, get to know your people, support them and provide the guidance to ensure they are making the right decisions. When you are successful, anonymity is often your reward, while failure brings the press scandal that brings down careers and departments.

May 31, 2004

Your Leadership Toolbox

As a student of leadership, throughout your police career you will be expanding on your education, training, and experience, and building a "leadership toolbox."

April 30, 2004

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