Cole Zercoe

Policing in the 21st Century

Cole Zercoe previously served as Senior Associate Editor of Lexipol’s Police1.com and Corrections1.com. His award-winning features focus on the complexity of policing in the modern world.

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LATEST ARTICLES

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Officer Safety

6 things police leaders must do to improve officer wellness in 2022

From changes in equipment to providing mental health support services, here’s how law enforcement leaders can prioritize officer health and safety

February 28, 2022 02:49 PM

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Running 4 Heroes

Year in Review

How a Fla. boy keeps the memory of fallen first responders alive, 1 mile at a time

Zechariah Cartledge is recognized by cops and firefighters across the US who know him from his videos that capture him running a mile for each first responder killed on duty

December 13, 2021 06:37 AM

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Community Policing

Q&A: Community policing strategies from a chief who is literally ‘walking the walk’

Pittsburgh Chief Scott Schubert is walking the beat through each of the 90 communities that make up his city

April 15, 2021 01:12 PM

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 crisis: Looking back 1 year later

A look at the pandemic’s impact on law enforcement

March 11, 2021 01:09 PM

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Officer Safety

5 things to know about doorbell cameras and law enforcement

The popularity of doorbell cameras like Ring is a double-edged sword

February 26, 2021 11:27 AM

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Police Jobs & Careers

LEOs weigh in: Should a bachelor’s degree be the minimum education requirement for a cop?

Recently, we asked our readers to weigh in on a proposal that would require California cops to have a bachelor’s degree

January 08, 2021 03:50 PM

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Year in Review

‘I wasn’t going to watch them drown': San Diego LEO reflects on 2020’s boldest rescue

From a daring ocean rescue to taking down an active shooter, Officer Jonathan Wiese is grateful he’s lived up to his nickname: Johnny-on-the-spot

December 23, 2020 04:16 PM

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Firearms Storage

Why secure in-vehicle storage is essential equipment, especially in turbulent times

Secure vehicle storage is an investment that saves agencies money in the long run

October 14, 2020 07:47 PM

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Policing in an era of legal marijuana

Policing in an Era of Legal Marijuana: Cops’ opinions on decriminalization, incarceration & more

A collection of highlights from Police1 and LSU’s expansive survey

September 29, 2020 08:24 PM

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Police Training

Quick Take: What does successful anti-bias training look like?

A panel of experts recently tackled the subject of anti-bias training in law enforcement

September 02, 2020 07:19 PM

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