Hello everyone, It’s been quite a while since I’ve written, and I’m sorry for that. Like I said in one of my last posts, I’m back in school now and my writing time is pretty focused on homework these days. Those of you who have been watching our page over the last few weeks may […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Craig Schwartz Captain Santa Rosa Police Department, California

What does policing need to strengthen trust and build relationships in the communities we serve? 1. We Need the Right People We need to better recruit and hire people with maturity, excellent communication skills, compassion, diverse life experience and background as well as a college education. Additionally, we need people who desire to make our […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Gordon Ramsay Chief of Police Wichita Police Department, Kansas

Thoughts from Chief Sjolander… What really matters… I exit my squad, and approach you with empty hands. You’re standing on the sidewalk, in a neighborhood, with your personal property close by. I tell you why I was sent here, and listen to you. You’re angry, and you’re pacing. I check my six, stand a safe […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Lee Sjolander Chief of Police Kenyon Police Department, Minnesota

With officer-involved shootings in the national spotlight the last few years, I want to share how the members of the Kansas City Police Department train to deal with potential threats and how to avoid them, what happens if a shooting does take place, what’s made public and what isn’t, and how we will work with […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Darryl Forté Chief of Police Kansas City Police Department, Missouri

Each year, the Madison Police Department offers an internship program; the vast majority of students flock to our summer openings. Typically, we have 40-60 students competing for an average of 20 unpaid internship positions. The work placements for the internships vary but students have been assigned to the following areas of our Department: Districts, Community […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Michael Koval Chief of Police Madison Police Department, Wisconsin

I had a Deputy walk in my office last week and tell me, “I was called a racist today on a traffic stop!” With everything going on in our state and nationwide, that obviously got my attention. He continued to explain how he had done a traffic stop and wrote the gentleman a ticket for […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Scott Rose Sheriff Dodge County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota

You may have heard recently about a program being launched in Pinellas County that will allow certain adult offenders a chance to avoid criminal prosecution. I am happy to announce that the Gulfport Police Department is a strong supporter of this program. Complete details have not been published yet, but the basic idea is that […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Robert Vincent Chief of Police Gulfport Police Department, Florida

Thoughts from Chief Sjolander… It’s part of me… This is my vest, there are many like it, but this one is mine. I can’t leave things alone, so I’ve “customized” it to reflect who I am. I work for a small agency that doesn’t regulate much when it comes to our uniforms, so I take […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Lee Sjolander Chief of Police Kenyon Police Department, Minnesota

Few people in the country right now are as worried when their loved ones go to work as the families of those who work in law enforcement. With the continued violence against police in our country, their spouses, children, parents, siblings and friends are experiencing anxiety and fear. I want these loved ones to know […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Darryl Forté Chief of Police Kansas City Police Department, Missouri

I’ve spent considerable time recently considering the status of law enforcement in this country. For four decades I’ve served in policing, mostly in central Ohio. I’ve made friends and acquaintances with law enforcement officers and leaders around the world. Obviously much has changed; technology, cultural and societal changes, laws, community expectations, social media and the […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Russell L. Martin Sheriff Delaware County Sheriff's Office, Ohio