POLICE Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Photo of William Harvey

William Harvey

Chief

William "Bill" Harvey is the Chief of the Ephrata (Pa.) Police Department. Prior to this he was the Chief of the Lebanon City (Pa.) Police Department for more than six years. Harvey retired from the Savannah (Ga.) Police Department where he worked assignments in training, patrol, and CID. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps and has a BA in criminology from St. Leo University and is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute of the University of Louisville (103rd AOC). Harvey has more than 25 years of experience working with recruits, rookies, and FTOs. He serves on the advisory boards of POLICE Magazine, POLICE RECRUIT Magazine, TREXPO, and the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA).

Articlesby William HarveyJanuary 16, 2019

Talking to the Community About Active Shooters

It may take some effort to convince people that attacks can happen in your town, but educating them in how to respond can be very beneficial to them and you.

Read More →
Inside the Badge by William HarveyFebruary 14, 2014

Prepare for Winter

As you settle into this snowy, stormy season your thoughts should also migrate toward winter patrol tactics.Take a few minutes to prepare and think what you need to do to be tactically safe and comfortable.

Read More →
Inside the Badge by William HarveyAugust 14, 2013

The End of Professional Policing?

Elected officials seeking reforms seem to lack the respect for the men and women of emergency services. As one said recently to me, "There is no difference between a police officer and ditch digger, you are all my servants."

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Inside the Badge by William HarveyJuly 2, 2013

Brief Your Force About New Special Units

Police departments are not powered by electricity or petroleum; they run off rumor and innuendo. If you start something new and don't tell anyone, the rumor mill will create its job description.

Read More →
Inside the Badge by William HarveyJune 21, 2013

Telling the Truth

Intentional, malicious, or deceptive conduct will permanently destroy an officer's credibility. Should an officer violate these standards, there is no alternative other than termination or permanent removal from investigative duties.

Read More →
Inside the Badge by William HarveySeptember 6, 2012

Cockpit Distractions In Your Patrol Car

Operating a police vehicle is serious business and at no time should it be made secondary. So wheeling down the road while screwing around with the MDT and chatting on the cell phone is dangerous.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Inside the Badge by William HarveyMarch 19, 2012

Take Time Off To Recharge Your Battery

You're the hardest working cop on the shift in the precinct, and you're determined to make your mark on the department. Whoa! Let's talk about the long-term effects on you, if this pace continues.

Read More →
Inside the Badge by William HarveyMarch 5, 2012

How a Regional Hiring Consortium Works

A police hiring consortium affords opportunities for the applicant as well as the department. They're more popular in certain states, so if you have these in your area or location of interest, utilize them to the fullest.

Read More →
Inside the Badge by William HarveyFebruary 6, 2012

How To Gather Intel

Being the newest officer in the precinct makes life harder than it should be, because you have to dig for every morsel of information to get ahead. So how can you develop a system of building intel for you? Read on.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Inside the Badge by William HarveyJanuary 18, 2012

Get an Everyday Carry Knife

A reader asked me what one thing I would recommend he purchase for everyday use as a police officer. My answer? An everyday carry knife.

Read More →