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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoOctober 7, 2021

Challenging the Perception of Public-Sector Wasteful Spending

Unlike at a private company, missteps in the public sector are audited, released to the public, and covered by various news outlets with headlines about government mismanagement and waste.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieOctober 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.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieSeptember 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.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieSeptember 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?"

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieSeptember 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.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieSeptember 3, 2021

Earth, Wind, and Fire: Public and Police Response to Natural Disasters

The love and grace and kindness and compassion shown by police and citizens in the wake of natural disasters is a heartwarming reminder that the best in people is frequently found in the worst of times.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieAugust 20, 2021

Welcome to Kabul, USA

The parallel between the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan and the precipitous withdrawal from proactive policing on American streets is astonishing—in both cases, the result is chaos.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieAugust 11, 2021

Hiring (and Keeping) Good Cops in an Era of Anti-Police Sentiment

"Why are my people leaving?" is an important question to reflect upon, but equally important is the question, "Why am I not attracting top-quality young recruits to join this agency?"

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieAugust 2, 2021

Back to School (Shootings, Mask-Mandates, and Boisterous Board Meetings)

Regardless of the situation, cops across the country will be called upon to keep kids safe in school as young people return to campus for the 2021-2022 school year.

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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoAugust 1, 2021

Learning to Embrace Change

Changes usually happen for a reason, even if we don’t like or agree with that reason.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieJuly 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.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieJuly 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.

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