NEWS & UPDATES

De-Escalation - Not Just a Buzzword

If you watch some of the coverage I have seen in the media, you will think that no police officers know how to de-escalate a situation....

Leading with Empathy– Why Understanding Emotions Makes You A Better Leader

When I talk to police officers one of the things that I like to remind them is that each of them is a leader, regardless of rank. When...

What Does it Mean to Win an Encounter?

If you have been an officer for any period of time, the following situation has likely happened to you. You’re walking in a store and a...

Opinions of Law Enforcement - We Hold the Key

Most people have had an encounter with the police that has shaped their opinion of officers in general. For me, it was as a cub scout...

Juliet Lima - The Answer to Why We Train

When I became a police officer in February 1998, like all new recruits, I was sent to the police academy. There I learned the basic...