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•January 18, 2019

Quotes to Inspire Greatness in Law Enforcement

Here are some inspirational quotes—some of which are famous and some of which are somewhat obscure—framed in the context of policing now and in the future.

Articles•by Doug Wyllie•January 16, 2019

What You'd Change About Body Armor

In an informal and highly subjective poll, POLICE asked officers what's good and bad about ballistic vests and what needs improvement.

Articles•by Doug Wyllie•January 15, 2019

Staying Safe During Foot Pursuits

From sudden medical emergency to ambush on officers, foot pursuits can turn deadly in an instant.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•January 3, 2019

Is a Rational, Reasonable Approach to Immigration Enforcement Possible?

Following the murder of Corporal Ronil Singh, elected officials and law enforcement leaders across California are pointing to legislation friendly to illegal immigrants as the reason an illegal immigrant was able to murder the officer in cold blood.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•December 28, 2018

2018 in Review: A Glass Overflowing with Great Stories of American Policing

Despite downward numbers of recruits seeking to join the ranks of law enforcement and increasing indications of de-policing across the country, we can—if we look hard enough—find countless bright spots for American policing in 2018.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•December 21, 2018

Watch the Hands: Improving Police Interactions with Deaf Subjects

Officer safety is obviously paramount—and should never be jeopardized by allowing a potentially dangerous subject who should be handcuffed to retain use of their hands—but weigh into your tactics the fact that communicating with a deaf subject who is handcuffed becomes significantly more difficult.

Articles•by Doug Wyllie•December 16, 2018

The Things You Carry

Some of the personal objects officers report carrying on duty are sentimental in nature, but the majority of the "extra stuff" that they carry is duty gear that was personally purchased because the department did not issue it.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•December 14, 2018

Politics Trumping Tactics: [Don't] Sit Down… You're Rocking the Boat

Elected officials' underlying goal of getting re-elected directly impacts how these politicians interact with their police departments in setting department policy.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•December 7, 2018

Foot and Hoof Patrol: Meaningfully Connecting Cops and Citizens

Foot patrol is the essence of community policing—officers on foot create opportunities for the public to connect with their police (and vice versa). Conversely, when officers are wrapped in two tons of metal and plastic, that opportunity for real connection is essentially lost.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•November 30, 2018

Arrive Alive: Police Must Reduce Single-Vehicle Crashes on Patrol

Too many officers are driving themselves into their graves—turning their cars into their coffins—in single-vehicle crashes. According to ODMP, there were 34 such preventable duty deaths in a three-year span from 2016 to the present. It's impossible to know how many officers were seriously injured but survived single-vehicle crashes during that time period. Something must be done.

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