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Doug Wyllie

Contributing Editor

Doug Wyllie has authored thousands of feature articles, opinion columns, news reports, and tactical tips with the goal of ensuring that police officers are safer and more successful on the streets. Doug is a Western Publishing Association “Maggie Award” winner for Best Regularly Featured Digital Edition Column. He is a member of International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), an Associate Member of the California Peace Officers’ Association (CPOA), and a member of the Public Safety Writers Association (PSWA).

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•November 4, 2021

1 Answer to Minneapolis' Question 2 is Found in Newton's 3 Laws of Motion

In looking at Minneapolis as a microcosm of the anti-police movement across America writ large, it is perhaps useful to view the activity there through the prism of Three Laws of Motion proposed by English mathematician and physicist Sir Isaac Newton.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•October 29, 2021

Patrolling on Halloween: Keeping Kids Safe in the Streets

Halloween—the biggest costume party on the planet—is once again upon us. Police officers nationwide are preparing to protect kids of all ages from themselves, each other, and all manner of potential public safety threats.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•October 22, 2021

We've Seen This Movie Before: Current Events Through a Filmmaker's Lens

Shootings, Stabbings, Murder, and Mayhem! Grab a bucket of popcorn and find your seat—the projector is rolling and the show's about to begin.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•October 15, 2021

Making the Connection Between Physical and Emotional Wellness

Being physically fit increases self-confidence, emotional wellness, and other aspects of your life.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•October 8, 2021

Focusing on Officer Mental Health During National Emotional Wellness Month

Understanding the importance of emotional wellness is simple. Achieving emotional wellness is an entirely different matter. Improving officers' emotional wellness is well worth the effort.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•October 1, 2021

Anti-Cop Rhetoric: The Beat (Down) Goes On

Despite persistent anti-police sentiment, American law enforcement continues to watch over the American public, like sheepdogs protecting the flock from the wolves.

Articles•by Doug Wyllie•September 29, 2021

The Value of Motor Units

Because of the speed and maneuverability of their vehicles, motorcycle officers are mainstays of traffic enforcement.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•September 24, 2021

Live Long and Prosper: Planning for Retirement from Policing

Regardless of where you are in your law enforcement career, there's no better time than the present to give at least a little bit of thought to the future—a future following your time in policing.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•September 17, 2021

To Vax or Not to Vax: Which is the Lesser of Two Evils?

It's sensible to say that there is inherent risk in taking the vaccine, and there is inherent risk in not taking it. The question becomes, "Which is the lesser of two evils?"

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•September 10, 2021

Remembering September 10th: A Day All But Lost to History

Remembering 9/10 is to be reminded that we simply cannot know what tomorrow may bring, or what may follow thereafter.