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Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•December 16, 2020

Holiday Gift Guide for Officers

Here are some gift ideas ranging in price from the thrifty to the spendy for your fellow officers, the officers in your family and your hearts, and maybe for yourself.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•December 16, 2020

What Police Leaders Should Expect from the Biden-Harris Administration

Here are two possible outcomes of the impending inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris—and what police commanders need to consider moving forward.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•December 2, 2020

Shop with a Cop will surely be considerably more difficult to execute in 2020 than in any previous year. In fact, in many places, the annual celebration bringing cops and kids together for Christmas has been outright canceled.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•November 25, 2020

How Robots are an Effective Tool for Law Enforcement

Robots have the capability to save lives of officers, citizens, and suspects. That's why they can be essential equipment for your agency.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•November 20, 2020

Enforcement of COVID-19 Restrictions, Thanksgiving Gatherings, and Common Sense

In places like Oregon, the ominous prospect of police officers entering the private homes (without a warrant, I might add) to enforce restrictions on the number of people who may gather at the Thanksgiving table should make anyone with common sense shudder.

Fleet Voices•by Brent Wahl•November 18, 2020

So You’re Looking For A Telematics Solution…

Here are just some questions to consider when looking at implementing telematics in your fleet.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•November 18, 2020

What Police Commanders Need to Know About Implementing a Drone Program

Once you've determined what you want out of your drone program, you must then develop polices and procedures.

Inside the Badge •by Heather Mac Donald•November 11, 2020

The Biden Threat to Law Enforcement

Police departments are now on notice: they may expect a knock on the door at any time from a Washington attorney, demanding truckloads of documents as the prelude to years of federal interference and budget-busting compliance rules and fees

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•November 10, 2020

Crowd Control: Policing in Politically Unstable Times

Command staff must make sure that officers are well equipped, well trained, and well supported for riot response.

Inside the Badge •by Staff Writer•November 1, 2020

What the Election Will Mean for the Future of America’s Cops

What can cops expect from a continued Trump/Pence or a new Biden/Harris administration?

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•September 30, 2020

Command Staff: Calling Off the Chase

Options such as aborting a vehiclepursuit from afar or obtaining new technology that can help more safely end a pursuit must be explored and examined by law enforcement leaders.

Fleet Voices•by David Worthington•September 29, 2020

Which is More Important, Processes or Employees?

Technology and ever-increasing regulations will continue to challenge the industry over the next 10 years, but at a rate of change not seen in the last 50 years.

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