Dave Smith: The Gangs of Everywhere

Gangs are America’s primary criminal problem and few of our leaders want to address it.

He Said, She Said

Modern science tells us men's and women's brains are different in very significant ways. Let me give you some pointers to help you communicate more effectively with crimefighters of the opposite gender.

Practice the Way You Want to Play

One of the principles we "win" by is "practice the way you want to play." But one of the things we sometimes forget with our modern conveniences and comforts is that we want that practice to be as close to "game conditions" as possible.

Dave Smith: The Blindfold Cockpit Test

Take a hint from our pilot friends. In an emergency, you need to be able to access all of your equipment without looking.

Dave Smith: And What Do You Do Next?

If you believe you might be suffering from PTSD, seek out a professional who can help.

The Quest for Organizational Change

You must always speak of the good, for if you turn your words to the Darkside and you use "The Power of Negative Annoyance" you will soon discover the phenomenon of "Career Setback."

Gary T. Klugiewicz and James G. Smith

Dave Smith: The Deadly Effects of De-Training

Tragic events often occur when even well-trained folks do something over and over. It isn’t the rookie that has bad habits, takes shortcuts, or ignores danger signals.

Emotional Survival for Retirement

One of the great challenges of turning civilians into crime fighters is developing their sense of being initiated into a unique group of people who will share high-risk adventures and protect not only each other physically, but morally as well, preserving that collective honor we each hold so dear.