Tag: In My Sights: Page 4

Patrol

Dave Smith: How Times Have Changed…or Not?

With so many advances in equipment and tactics, why haven't more agencies adopted better ways for officers to carry gear on their bodies?

October 18, 2019

Command

Dave Smith: A Nation Takes a Trip to Abilene, Texas

To keep collective tyranny of thought from leading to more bad choices, leaders need to seek genuine input on decisions and plans.

September 16, 2019

Training

Dave Smith: But Will They Change?

A new study's findings refute social activists' assumptions about police shootings and race.

August 14, 2019

Procedures & Policies

Dave Smith: The Great Badge Eating Monster

In today's political climate, one action or comment others don't like could cost you your job.

July 10, 2019

Training

Dave Smith: The Expert Speaks …Wrong Again!

If you want to more effectively predict outcomes, learn a little about a lot.

June 14, 2019

Command

Dave Smith: Leadership by Best Seller

Don't trade true management strategies for some trendy shtick you read in a pop psychology book.

May 10, 2019

Patrol

Dave Smith: A Deeper Hurt

When officers need emotional and mental help, each of us has a responsibility to support each other.

April 23, 2019

Patrol

Dave Smith: At the End of the Day

Put in the hard work to establish a healthy relationship with your loved ones at home, and you'll all reap the benefits.

March 5, 2019

Patrol

Dave Smith: Film at Eleven

We need to constantly speak the truth to counteract the anti-police propaganda being promoted in our society.

February 6, 2019

Training

Equilibrium

It is tough to have effective training when the troops are not receptive to the message.

December 10, 2018

Patrol

Letting Go

Decide to live in the now, dealing with the things you can control.

November 16, 2018

Training

When You Work for a Jerk

Who among us hasn't worked for a jerk and found ourselves dreading the moment we had to pull into the parking lot at the beginning of the workday?

October 8, 2018