Expert Columnists & Contributors
To fulfill our editorial mission to deliver the most comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the critical issues impacting law enforcement, the Police1 columnist roster features subject matter experts from each discipline within the policing profession.
Police1 columnists provide unique, on-the-job insights gathered from decades of experience working in many different types of departments and agencies across the country.
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RECENT EXPERT ARTICLES
The public safety model promises savings and speed — but it’s not a fit for every agency
Discover how Fletcher PD is redefining small-agency policing through a bold rebrand that restored community trust and reshaped officer identity
Many mission-driven officers committed to service, reform and integrity find themselves sidelined — not for lack of talent, but for refusing to play politics
Elon Musk’s fourth principle shows how police leaders can address complex challenges through data, partnerships and community-driven strategies
The evolving threat of personal data to obstruct justice and imperil officers
Fremont Street saw violent crime drop 37% after launching a POP team focused on chronic offenders, strategic enforcement and community collaboration
From deepfake detection to predictive analytics, Trump’s AI strategy outlines new challenges and capabilities for modern policing
DOJ can now withhold or freeze grant funds if your agency fails to meet enforcement and documentation requirements under EO 13933
Female officers face unique challenges when coping with critical incident stress — here’s what agencies and peers can do to better support their mental health and career longevity