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• The case of the flattened hat

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  Should a trooper's conflicting statements about a lost hat constitute the type of credibility failure that destroys an officer’s career?

• 6 considerations for cops stuck in a hostile workplace

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  There are many difficulties and risks associated with confronting an adult bully in the workplace

• When saving cops means risking it all

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  A chief's decision to support an officer suspected of being intoxicated behind the wheel of his patrol car has led to accusations of a double standard

• When supervision of criminal informants goes south

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  Failure to manage confidential criminal informants can lead to personal and municipal civil liability, and even criminal prosecution of officers

• Staying professional despite provocation

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  Beware of trigger words in a suspect’s verbal onslaught because the man who angers you, conquers you!

• Failure to train, supervise and discipline LEOs: The Third Circuit speaks

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  Case demonstrates what happens when police supervisors display indifference to their responsibility to train, supervise and discipline subordinate officers

• Why police should be disciplined like doctors and attorneys

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  A uniform system of adjudication of accused cops could protect officers from politically motivated destruction of police careers

• How police chiefs should handle police officer misconduct

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  Planning and prevention define responses to high-profile officer-involved incidents

• Brady lists ignite conflicts between police and prosecutors, management and the front-line

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  Officers are pushing back against decisions that provide no due process, can be arbitrary or retaliatory, and can end careers

• Speaking your mind: What cops need to consider

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  The case of a Mass. cop on paid leave for comments penned in a police association newsletter is a reminder to think before you write

• 7 court cases cops should consider before posting content online

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  The internet has changed how officers think about “free” speech – and it’s costing them their careers

• Why 'free speech' keeps costing cops their careers

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  Not understanding the legal arena for speech and how it’s been changed by the internet is resulting in career fatalities and making police work more dangerous

• 5 quotes police leaders can use to increase officer safety and departmental success

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  Follow the advice in these five quotes to enhance leadership of your troops and improve relationships in your community

• Police hiring standards: Raise them or lower them?

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  Chicago and other cities are contemplating lowering police hiring standards in answer to the Obama administration’s request

• Don’t destroy your career: The Brady list and the ruinous impact of a lie

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  The underlying offense being lied about is oftentimes less serious than the covering lie which results in a worse disciplinary penalty

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