Dave Smith

Officer (Ret.)

Articles•by Dave Smith•February 8, 2018

Take a Breath

To prevent taking shallow breaths in stressful situations, make sure you practice and refresh your tactical breathing skills.

Articles•by Dave Smith•January 4, 2018

The End

You create the ending of your own story, every call, every crisis, every day.

Articles•by Dave Smith•December 7, 2017

Mise en Place

To be truly prepared for a situation on duty, you must have everything in its place, mentally and physically.

Articles•by Dave Smith•November 6, 2017

The Toy

Play is one of the essential elements of a healthy life, so make time for it.

Articles•by Dave Smith•October 13, 2017

Respect for Old Glory

I am a firm believer in saying the Pledge of Allegiance and condemning anyone who burns our flag.

Articles•by Dave Smith•September 5, 2017

Resilience Defined

Rebounding from a true crisis is difficult but not impossible, as Sgt. Bob Bemis' inspiring story proves.

Articles•by Dave Smith•August 7, 2017

People of Probity

Modern law enforcement officers uphold a longheld tradition of protecting citizens and preserving freedom.

Articles•by Dave Smith•July 10, 2017

Obtaining tacit knowledge is considered our most important and powerful learning activity, but too often the folks with the tacit knowledge are left out of the decision-making process, in favor of the most institutionally educated folks; the ones with explicit knowledge only.

Articles•by Dave Smith•June 10, 2017

He Said, She Said

Modern science tells us men's and women's brains are different in very significant ways. Let me give you some pointers to help you communicate more effectively with crimefighters of the opposite gender.

Articles•by Dave Smith•May 5, 2017

A Healthy Fear of Lightning

I was on duty when a monsoon hit, killing the power grid and filling the arroyos with flash floods. It was to be a night of adventures and scares

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