Police Magazine

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•July 30, 2021

As Seen on TV: More Crime Videos Tell the Truth About More Crime

Police departments and private entities are increasingly releasing video to highlight the rampant crime problem in the United States.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•July 23, 2021

America's Elite Female Athletes and Officers

If policing was an Olympic sport, there is no doubt that Team USA would be standing atop the Medal stand, taking honors for gold, silver, and bronze—and America's female forces would be right there among the victors on the world stage.

Articles•by Doug Wyllie•July 14, 2021

The POLICE Video Evidence Roundtable

Four executives from leading body camera and in-vehicle video system makers discuss how their technology supports police agency policies and operations.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•July 9, 2021

Police Humor: You Might be a Motor Officer if…

Motor Officers are special breed. They run a ton of traffic, they get to ride right up to the wing of Air Force One to receive the President when he visits (very cool no matter your party affiliation), and their mode of transportation is the envy of many cops stuffed into an ever-shrinking squad car.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•July 2, 2021

Policing in 2021: Benchmarking the Trek Thus Far

The year 2021 to this point has been an uphill slog for police. In mountain climbing, getting to the summit is optional—getting safely back home is essential. Clearly, there is much more work to be done before we turn the calendar to 2022.

Articles•by Doug Wyllie•June 16, 2021

Responding to Street Racing and Sideshows

Law enforcement agencies nationwide are developing new strategies and tactics to shut down and prevent organized reckless driving and racing.

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

No Fun in the Sun—or Under the Mid-Summer Moon—for American Police

Memorial Day is the unofficial "first day of summer" in the United States, and with the advent of summer, police across America brace for the inevitable uptick in a variety of criminal activities.

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

A Crying Shame: Politics Poisoning Police Reform Efforts

President Joe Biden will hold an event at the White House hosting the family of George Floyd. Will they host the families of the officers killed in the line of duty last year? I'm guessing that's a "hard no."

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•May 21, 2021

"Canceling" Cops at Gay Pride Marches and Events is Misguided

Beyond the obvious disregard for the rights of law enforcement personnel who wish to be active participants in pride events is the matter of public safety, which can be seriously jeopardized when cops are kept from large gatherings of people.

Articles•by Doug Wyllie•May 19, 2021

Detecting Drugged Driving

The legalization of marijuana has led to a major increase in drugged driving, which means police need new tools like Abbott Labs’ SoToxa to detect impairment.

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