How to Stop Sucking at Night Shift
Recently, I got a question from a new cop on FTO. He asked about tips and thoughts with regard to working night shift and maintaining...
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- Jan 14, 2022
Police Public Relations: Overcoming Shame and Rebuilding Trust
In police work, we know what it is to be generalized as a group. We know that it is not just the tree that suffers the reputation and...
- Dec 11, 2021
Born to Lead?
I received a tall compliment the other day from a friend. He wrote that I was “Born to Lead.” This was in response to a post about my...
- Oct 25, 2021
Stranger to Neighbor, Support and Thanks
Midday, I returned home in my patrol car. This is an odd time to return home, especially working nights. Turns out I had to go in for a...
- Oct 11, 2021
Our Legacy in Uncertain Times
My grandfathers on both sides had one thing in common. When Mao took the country, they took to running. That’s the end of the...
- Oct 4, 2021
Daddy Always Comes Home
My daughter is 2. As many first-time “oldish” parents that started a family in their mid 30s, we were ambitious with ideas about raising...
- Sep 15, 2021
The Happy Sad Boy : a Story from the Street
Police officers see a lot of trauma. A lot of that involves kids. Kids shaking in fear due to what’s happening in their households. ...
- Sep 5, 2021
To be, or Not to Be... a Cop
When I was testing to become a cop, I quickly learned a common question. One that would pop up routinely through my career. Through any...
- May 25, 2021
5 Things to Remember for Police Morale Today
The problem of low morale in policing is complicated. The following 5 reminders will help us filter the noise and come out on top.
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