Spotlights focus on a specific topic or program related to law enforcement.
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May 5, 2026
Leadership Spotlight: Leaders and Artificial Intelligence
In an age of increasing reliance on artificial intelligence, strong leaders will step forward and fill the gaps that only they can.
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April 8, 2026
Community Outreach Spotlight: My City. My Department. My Campaign.
Involving the public in police recruitment efforts helps build trust and strengthen community ties.
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April 8, 2026
Legal Spotlight: Barnes v. Felix Affirmed on Remand
Considering the totality of the circumstances, the 5th Circuit finds an officer’s use of deadly force reasonable to terminate a subject’s flight in a vehicle.
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March 10, 2026
Crime Prevention Spotlight: Drug Courts Create Safer Communities
Drug courts are a practical, results-oriented intervention strategy for nonviolent offenders.
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March 10, 2026
Legal Spotlight: Barnes v. Felix and Use of Force Cases
In use of force cases, Barnes reaffirms the “totality of the circumstances” standard.
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February 4, 2026
Leadership Spotlight: Systems, Authority, and Influence
Effective leaders influence outcomes despite the confines of systems and authority.
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January 6, 2026
Leadership Spotlight: Multiple Points of Light
Agencies thrive when dispersing leadership across the organization.
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December 9, 2025
Leadership Spotlight: Workplace Burnout—A Growing Challenge
Encouraging healthy work-life balance, ensuring proper communication, and offering support can help leaders counteract this threat.
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September 9, 2025
Community Outreach Spotlight: Cyber Forensics Camp
A cyber forensics camp cosponsored by the FBI and local strategic partners offers youths the chance to explore careers at the crossroads of STEM and law enforcement.
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August 11, 2025
Communication Spotlight: Addressing Public Speaking Fears
Like many people, officers may have fears about speaking in front of a group; however, some strategies can help.
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July 8, 2025
Officer Wellness Spotlight: Beyond Policing the Police
Leveraging internal affairs investigators to enhance resiliency efforts can be an essential tool to promote both officer and agency well-being.
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June 10, 2025
Community Outreach Spotlight: Second Chance Thursday
Streamlining the process of clearing legal issues helps citizens overcome the fears associated with interacting with the legal system.
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May 6, 2025
Community Outreach Spotlight: Building Community Engagement Through Gaming
The Orange County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office uses its innovative Mobile Video Game Theater to build relationships with community youth.
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April 9, 2025
Crime Prevention Spotlight: Park City Confidential
A department-produced video series is helping the Bridgeport, Connecticut, Police Department revive cold cases.
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March 4, 2025
Community Outreach Spotlight: Equine Therapy Aids Justice-Involved U.S. Veterans
Equine therapy introduces a novel approach to helping justice-involved U.S. military veterans overcome trauma.
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