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New York State · New YorkAgain and again, the national conversation around policing in America gets hijacked by the latest high-profile crisis. From nationwide protests to calls for defunding agencies, law enforcement has often found itself in the eye of a political and cultural storm. The good news is that public trust in law enforcement is ticking up. I discussed this topic in my 2024 article, “Recent Polls on Policing Show Positive Trends for U.S. Law Enforcement.” N…Read Article
Public Attitudes Toward Police Are Improving
US Supreme Court · United StatesAs law enforcement officers, you operate in dynamic, high-stakes environments where split-second decisions are often the norm. Your interactions with vehicles, particularly during pursuits, are among the most scrutinized aspects of your duty, often leading to litigation if an incident results in injury or death. Understanding how courts analyze these situations, drawing on distinct constitutional frameworks, is crucial for your training, actions…Read Article
How Federal Courts Analyze Police Interactions with Vehicles
Education · New South WalesIn law enforcement, conversations about education can get pretty heated. While tactical training, chain of command and procedural knowledge are valued in police agencies, mention “college” and you might hear crickets — or worse. Why? Because many in law enforcement have long considered formal education as optional at best, elitist at worst. That old mindset is far overdue for retirement — and this time, without ceremony or pension. My Personal E…Read Article
