Six Trends to Watch in American Policing in 2026
We’re heading into 2026 with a public safety landscape that feels anything…
Evaluating the Implementation and Impact of Statewide Use of Force Reform
In December 2020, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General launched…
Building a (Police) Field of Dreams with Implementation Science
Ask any person who has successfully rolled out a new initiative or…
Fourth Amendment Limitations on DNA Collection, Procurement, and Retention
To solve crimes and unearth new leads for cold cases, law enforcement…
Building Bridges: How Communication Accommodation Can Drive Stronger Community Partnerships
Police in the U.S. are faced with the ongoing challenge of forging…
A Review of Patrol Techniques to Reduce Serious Injury and Fatality Crashes
In 2018 and 2019, the Iowa State Patrol (ISP) implemented the Fatality…
Rapport Building in Interviews and Interrogations: Translating Research to Practice
Communication is a key mediator of relationships and can increase or diminish…
Time to Get Serious About Police Education
There hasn’t been a serious national discussion about police education across the…
What Chiefs Can Do Today About Impending Officer Shortages
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, many leaders are coping with…
Transparency that matters: Releasing the right information at the right time following an OIS incident
Throughout my tenure as Chief of Police, in Duluth as well as…