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The last decade has witnessed growing calls for change within the American criminal justice system, specifically in law enforcement practices. After high-profile incidents of police violence and nationwide protests, the phrase “defund the police” became a
Special Edition Dedicated to American Law Enforcement As the appointed NYPD Honorary Law Enforcement Motivational Speaker, my work involves presentations throughout the department. It also involves remarks at precinct roll calls and fraternal organizations to advise,
Special Edition Dedicated to American Law Enforcement On February 13, 2025, it was my privilege to conduct a keynote for 225 members of the NYPD Candidate Assessment Division (CAD) at their Manhattan facility. This division is
Silence is shattered by the deafening sounds of radios crackling to life and voices bellowing: “War is declared!” —World War I, also known as The Great War, had begun. This conflict, often described as “the war
PART II of II Reawakening the Nation On November 29, 2024, I was privileged to deliver my first official presentation since my appointment as NYPD Honorary Law Enforcement Motivational Speaker. The presentation NYPD Employee Assistance Unit:
Principled Leadership, Morale, Resilience, Suicide Prevention © PART I of II On Thursday, November 14, 2024, I was the privileged guest speaker for the NYPD Medical Division at their Corona, Queens facility. My remarks were made
There is scarce argument that law enforcement is facing unique challenges as it moves into the third decade of the 21st century. Police departments are embracing new and unique ways to provide services to their communities
As I write this article in the shadows of The Fourth of July, these lyrics from America the Beautiful come to mind: O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife, Who more than self their country
Throughout my personal criminal justice career which began in 1968 as a Camden City, New Jersey, Police/Fire Alarm Operator, and known by most today as a Police Dispatcher. Later, after college, I continued my criminal justice
In the world of law enforcement there is no denying that active-duty officers are living through very challenging times. Police and other first responder suicides continue to be on the rise. The daily impacts of the
We are informed daily of news about the effectiveness of drones in warfare. We learn how these military drones are used for reconnaissance, artillery spotting, precision strikes, and intelligence gathering. Although it seems like drones being
While conducting research for this article, I came across a photo of an impressive young NYPD Officer. It was NYPD Officer Colin Patrick Rossiter, 22 years-old, who tragically lost his life to suicide on March 2,
Since the beginning of time there has been an element of society that has fled those in authority. History records stories from pre-Biblical times through the old West, to the “Bonnie and Clyde” Gangster days, the
Reawakening the Nation – A Special Report During nine months of travels throughout Italy, China and California (June 2023 – February 26, 2024), I remained in constant contact with American law enforcement and private security colleagues.
Beth J. SanbornSchool Safety Coordinator, Montgomery County, PA Darren K. StockerProfessor, Criminal JusticeCape Cod Community College In the worlds of education and law enforcement, the safety and security of students are paramount concerns. One of the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, January 18, 2024 WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced today the release of a report on its critical incident review of the law enforcement response to the tragic school shooting at Robb Elementary
