The Tool That’s Been Forgotten

The Tool That’s Been Forgotten

By Robert Kicklighter Regardless of personal beliefs as to the beginning of humanity, it is apparent that communication is an important part of relationship building. Early man used every skill available to communicate to his partner. Of these skills, nonverbal communication was ...
If Law Enforcement Were a Private Company …

If Law Enforcement Were a Private Company …

When I first became a supervisor I attended a course where the instructor spoke about private businesses compared to government organizations. And I tuned him right out. “We aren’t private industry,” I said to myself. “Apples and Oranges. So move on, no point in this discussion.” ...
Technology & Homemade “Ghost” Guns

Technology & Homemade “Ghost” Guns

Recent years have seen rapid developments in manufacturing technologies like 3D printers and computer numeric controlled (CNC) mills. These tools are legal, multi-use, increasingly available, and hold tremendous beneficial potential. They've also brought renewed attention to homemade ...
Slow Down the Ticking Clock

Slow Down the Ticking Clock

We’re hearing about it almost every day from pundits and politicians: Cops need training in “deescalation.” It’s a point, by the way, I whole-heartedly agree with. Where I part company with most of these self-appointed experts is in just what “deescalation” means and how it can be ...

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