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Section: Command
Training
Media: Getting in Front of the Story
I know one thing for sure: neither cops nor reporters understand each other. The role of the media is to be a check on government, including law enforcement. And law enforcement's role is the motto written on the side of LAPD's patrol cars: "to protect and to serve."
August 9, 2016
Training
Lead, Don't Blame
In today's world there are supervisors who act to protect themselves from the fear of failing, the fear of confrontation, and the fear of dealing with their own mediocrity.
July 8, 2016
Training
Cop 101 Never Goes Out of Style
As a supervisor, making sure that policies and procedures are being followed should be part of your daily routine. Following these protocols creates a baseline that gives you much needed consistency during any operation. That baseline is what I call Cop 101.
June 9, 2016
Training
Having Skin in the Game
Have you ever been in a situation where you were trying to find out why something happened and you got nowhere? Nobody cared because no one was holding them accountable.
May 4, 2016
Training
Don’t Ban the “21-Foot Rule”
The 21-foot rule originated 33 years ago in Salt Lake City as a reaction time experiment by Lt. Dennis Tueller, but it is entirely unjustifiable to dismiss it as an "outdated concept."
May 4, 2016
Patrol
How To Motivate Law Enforcement Officers
With the challenges facing our country, highly motivated law enforcement officers and respected law enforcement agencies are needed now more than ever in our communities. Motivated officers with strong ethics are the most important elements in the long-term success of a law enforcement agency.
April 7, 2016
Training
Three Strikes and You're Out
I document my attempts to seek people's cooperation and move on. It's my "If it's not important to you, it's not important to me" axiom.
April 7, 2016
Training
Taking Charge of Yourself
Supervisors often hear that they are to lead by example, but what does that really mean? You are the first person who has to obey in order to comply with the very things you demand of others.
March 2, 2016
Patrol
Why is Congress Reforming a Program That Has No Funding?
The Asset Forfeiture Fund is self-financed from seizures of property owned by criminals and it helps law enforcement agencies pay for resources and officers, so why is Congress cutting it as part of a budget deal?
February 29, 2016
Training
Order of Operations
Let's take a look at each paragraph individually and see how the Marine Corps' planning format might be used in planning a law enforcement operation or project.
January 28, 2016
Training
How to Survive a Public Relations Nightmare
Too often the old adage becomes true: "A lie travels around the world while the truth is lacing up its shoes." But it doesn't have to be this way. You can survive and come out stronger from a PR nightmare. Here's how.
January 7, 2016
Technology
IACP 2015: Report from the Aisles
The show floor of this year's International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference held in Chicago, Oct. 25-27, again was dominated by body-worn cameras and related software and hardware.
December 28, 2015
Training
The Radar Functions of a Supervisor
If an officer has gone from a go-getter to a no-getter, find out why.
December 21, 2015
Training
Your Leadership Roles
You're kidding yourself if you think that you will ever have a fully trained and motivated command. You are a trainer, a coach, and if you care about the future, a mentor. In reality, each has its own role, specific purpose, and desired outcome.
November 17, 2015
Training
Conducting Effective Meetings
Most facets of supervising can be placed in one of two categories: action or admin. The action parts are what supervisors usually enjoy doing the most. The admin side is a different story.
October 22, 2015
Patrol
Crime: A Perfect Storm
America's rising crime rate is being driven by early release of violent prisoners, ineffective handling of criminal aliens, and the prosecution of police officers for doing their jobs, which makes officers hesitant to do their jobs.
September 30, 2015
Training
Dealing With A Bad Attitude
A person with a bad attitude can be disruptive to the workplace, it's not something you want in your unit but before you face the issue head on, make sure you've documented their bad tendencies.
August 20, 2015
Technology
Viewing Video: Just Press Play
Denying officers access to the video records of incidents before they write their reports serves only one purpose: It's a trap. The goal here is to play "gotcha" with the officers and try to catch them in a lie.
August 6, 2015
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