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Tag: Police Culture
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Dave Smith: Trust Me, Waiting For Godot Sucks
After reading the absurdist play “Waiting For Godot” in college, I was left with a desire to quickly read a Louis L’Amour Western to cleanse my mental palate with a good old “violence in the name of justice” novel.
June 29, 2023
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Dave Smith: Unicorns and Super Predators
The 1990's Crime Bill had major impact on public safety, now we need to go back to locking up career criminals again.
March 16, 2023
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Attending ILEETA: Hidden Surprises and Absolute "Musts"
A handful of veteran attendees share some advice that can help newcomers—and even some "old hands"—maximize time and energy spent at the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association Conference and Expo in St. Louis next month.
February 27, 2023
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Let Professionals be Professionals
To the untrained eye, police work can often appear violent and brutal when officers are performing as professionally as possible. So can surgery.
June 29, 2022
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Thinking About Evil
Contemplating the bad things that can happen and visualizing how to overcome them can prepare you to fight and win.
March 12, 2021
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Carrying the Heavy Load of Police Duty During Stressful Times
The last year was extremely difficult for America's law enforcement officers, but few buckled under the stress.
March 3, 2021
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5 Historical Quotes to Help Police Commanders Lead the Troops
These are tried-and-true and often repeated by police commanders in squad rooms across the nation, and for good reason…. They resonate and inspire greatness.
January 20, 2021
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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.
December 16, 2020
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Marine Veteran Who Lost Legs to IED in Iraq Becomes Ft. Worth Officer
Zach Briseno, 35, who was born and raised in Fort Worth, enlisted in the Marine Corps right after high school.
December 14, 2020
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FL Officers Marry at Police Headquarters
Veteran detectives Jay Gow and Lixa Moyett met for the first time at the department's headquarters so they saw fit that is where they continue their journey.
December 7, 2020
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The Belly of the Whale
You are on a heroic journey, and you will face and overcome great challenges before the end of your career.
October 23, 2020
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An Open Letter to America
Social movements are now debasing and denigrating the remarkably hard-working profession that has brought you extraordinarily safe streets. All that these caring public servants have ever asked for is your gratitude and respect. Take that away and I can no longer encourage these wonderful people to maintain their faith in you.
July 16, 2020
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