Administration

It doesn't matter if you're leading from the position of chief of police or FTO. You're impacting the culture of the organization. (iStock photo)

The Portrait of Sgt. Grey

Leadership happens at all levels of any organization. Often, it is certain members of the rank and file who hold sway & set the tone.

News

Articles

Staging Area: Helping Hand(gun)s
staff, 2009 Nov 1

Bullethead: Rejection Detection
Bullethead, 2009 Nov 1

The Guilty Prince: Not everyone has an "us vs. them" mentality when it comes to cops
Eric Dickinson, 2009 Oct 29

Suspicious Activity Reporting
Stephen G. Serrao, Captain, New Jersey State Police (Ret.), 2009 Oct 26

Video: Changing Criminal Justice in America
Scott Feinberg, Public Sector Market Manager, Tandberg Public Sector, 2009 Oct 14

Column

Heroic Cynicism: Balancing the police spirit
Valerie Van Brocklin, Speaker, Trainer, Author, 2009 Nov 9

Agency Profile: Omaha Police Department
Michelle Perin, 2009 Oct 21

Good Cynicism vs. Bad Cynicism
Valerie Van Brocklin, Speaker, Trainer, Author, 2009 Oct 20

Passion for Policing: Some law enforcement officers savor their profession and are in no hurry to leave
Karen L. Bune, 2009 Oct 9

Regaining Your Balance: 5 simple practices officers must implement in order to find their equilibrium
Mike Wasilewski and Althea Olson, LCSW, 2009 Oct 2

Tips/Tricks

Review

Announcements

9-1-1 Industry Alliance Holds 2009 Membership Summit
The 9-1-1 Industry Alliance, 2009 Nov 11

GovSec
1105 Government Information Group, 2009 Nov 3

Police Leaders from Across the Country Call For Immigration Reform
Law Enforcement Engagement Initiative, 2009 Oct 27

Law Officer Magazine Presents 2009 Gold Badge of Service Award to Streamlight Incorporated
Elsevier Public Safety, 2009 Oct 20

New York Voters Express Strong Support for Red-light Cameras
American Traffic Solutions, 2009 Oct 5

Administration Professional Specialties

Featured Columnist

Police & Prosecutors Share a Common Bond

Karen L. Bune

Both are exposed to the worst side of life—daily. One assistant state’s attorney encourages officers to have immediate contact with the prosecutor working a case.

In Memoriam

NYS Trooper Killed

He served in Iraq and Afghanistan with the Army's C Company, 307th Engineer Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division.

Bullethead

Bullethead: Rejection Detection

Bullethead

Be honest with yourself about the reasons why departments may be turning you down, over and over again.