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Articlesby Dave SmithDecember 7, 2016

The Basics

When officers do well it's inevitably because they have kept true to the training they were given.

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Articlesby Dave SmithOctober 6, 2016

Are You a Cynic?

While the Cynics say "People are stupid" and walk away, the Stoics say, "Some people are stupid and I can't change that; I can only control myself and choose to help them anyway."

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Articlesby Dave SmithSeptember 1, 2016

You Did What?

Officers who make a mistake should report it immediately. Lying to cover up a mistake is a much greater offense.

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Articlesby Dave SmithAugust 12, 2016

Give Me an Unlisted Number, Please

Any officer who is on social media should know it makes us too easy to find. So here are a few steps to take to protect your identity and your family.

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Articlesby Dave SmithJuly 6, 2016

Pass the Blue Crayon, Please

All of us have activities that simply make us stronger and better, like working out or fishing or hunting or … coloring! Look, I don't judge (OK, maybe a little). Just find things that you enjoy and help you recover from the stress of your job.

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Articlesby Dave SmithJune 9, 2016

The Age of Unreason

We don't control many things in the world except ourselves, and I think the key to happiness is just that: control the things you can (your beliefs, your emotions, your dreams, and your efforts) and let go of the things you can't control (meaning the world.)

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Articlesby Dave SmithMay 4, 2016

The Names

It is right and fitting that the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall memorializes a great panel of individuals who have shed their blood, and given up their dreams and futures, for all of us.

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Articlesby Dave SmithApril 6, 2016

Good Old Condition Yellow

We do control ourselves, and like all who must go into danger to serve and protect, we should take stock of our assets to counter the greater risks to our safety.

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Articlesby Dave SmithMarch 2, 2016

Off Duty, Not Off Guard

Even with the limited weapons and carry options I had, I always carried off duty. What about you? Are you ready to defend the ones you love against deadly force when you are off duty?

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Articlesby Dave SmithFebruary 10, 2016

Dark Days

Everyone gets depressed at some point, and whether you are simply recovering from a loss or bad event or suffering from true clinical depression, here are some thoughts on what to do.

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