National Faith & Blue Weekend (NFBW) encourages law enforcement agencies, houses of worship, civic organizations, and community members to come together for the purpose of conducting service projects, improving trust, and collaborative problem-solving

A core component of community policing is identifying individuals and situations that pose threats to a community. It follows that apprehending violent criminals is an unavoidable part of that process. Thor Eells, Executive Director of the National Ta

The existence of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) liaison officers and units has increased significantly over the last 15 years. However, officers who staff these functions and the services that these units provide too often fall

There are an estimated 18 million veterans in the United States, and when they are in crisis, law enforcement officers are often the first to make contact with them. However, arrest is not always the best tool, or the only tool, needed to support thos

There are an estimated 18,000 state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the country, and while there are many similarities between jurisdictions, there are also many differences. Jacob Molitor, Chief of the Meskwaki Nation Police Department

Officers throughout the country who have been involved in a response to a critical incident can expect to hear a standard question from their fellow officers and supervisors: Are you good? On far too many occasions, it can seem that this is a throwa

At heart, Mike Chitwood is a hard-charging cop who got his start chasing criminals through Philadelphia’s subway system and now serves as the elected Sherriff of Volusia County, Florida. He is a dichotomy, viewed equally as a reformer and someone whos

Marc Hildebrand is a currently serving law enforcement officer with over 18 years of experience. He struggled through a 100-pound weight loss journey while losing touch with his family and blamed it all on the unavoidable demands of police work. After

Chuck Jordan retired as the Chief of the Tulsa Police Department in 2019, and during his 50-year career he made quite a mark on the profession. From his very first day on the job when he responded to an armed robbery call, to serving as a Commander o

Center for Council focuses on intensive training in wellness, empathy and resilience to address officer health and performance -- and builds on those skills with powerful opportunities to foster improved community relationships, effective de-escalatio