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American Police Beat Magazine

Leading law enforcement news authority providing valuable intel for police chiefs, sheriffs and other commanding officers who protect and serve communities.

  • 17articles · 30d
  • 2+ day agolatest article
  • Aug 15, 2026earliest in window
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  • 305avg words
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  • Law & Government 9
  • Education & Jobs 5
  • Crime, Law & Justice 4
  • Sensitive Subjects 4
  • Politics2 3
  • Business & Industrial 2
  • Conflict, War & Peace 2

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American Police Beat Magazine
apbweb.com > 2026 > 08 > can-they-do-it-will-they-do-it

Can they do it? Will they do it?

3+ week, 20+ hour ago   (1246+ words) Dr. Matthew Loeslie Published August 23, 2026 @ 6:00 am PDT Imagine a sergeant supervising two officers. The first officer graduated from the academy a few weeks ago. He is enthusiastic, motivated and eager to prove himself. He volunteers for assignments, asks questions and…...

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apbweb.com > 2026 > 08 > police-leadership-development

Police leadership development

3+ week, 20+ hour ago   (434+ words) Mike Geier Published August 23, 2026 @ 6:00 am PDT Over my years in law enforcement, I held the ranks of sergeant, lieutenant, captain, commander and chief of police. I concluded early in my career that the key to being a good leader is…...

American Police Beat Magazine
apbweb.com > 2026 > 08 > more-than-just-a-red-shirt-and-a-sharpie

More than just a red shirt and a Sharpie

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (838+ words) Todd Fletcher Published August 22, 2026 @ 6:00 am PDT For many officers, becoming an instructor is a career goal. It’s a chance to pass along knowledge, help other officers become more capable and leave the profession a little better than you found it....

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apbweb.com > 2026 > 08 > train-them-to-ask-why

Train them to ask why

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (348+ words) Joy VerPlanck, DET, and Steve Mellor, PCC Published August 19, 2026 @ 6:00 am PDT If the title of this article makes you uncomfortable, we get it. Nobody likes an officer who asks why. It’s annoying, disruptive and usually takes a perfectly good plan…...

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apbweb.com > 2026 > 08 > nobody-is-coming-to-do-it-for-you

Nobody is coming to do it for you

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (205+ words) Antonio Zarzoza Published August 18, 2026 @ 6:00 am PDT When I was assigned to our department’s training academy more than 15 years ago, I felt like I had finally been invited into the room where the department’s best instructors worked. I was eager to…...