A Simple Welcome I recently attended a meeting for the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s Research Advisory Committee (RAC) co-chaired by Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis. He personally greeted the attendees to his wonderfully historic city and to the landmark site of the meeting. He briefly spoke about the events leading up to and following [...]

We want to pay tribute to the brave men and women of Boston Police Department who last week showed true courage and heroism in the face of adversity. Not only did they show true professionalism in the heat of the moment but they did an incredible job of tracking down the two suspects at great [...]

While some police shows present a negative view of policing, our favorite police shows tend to present the most admired aspects of policing which ends up connecting the police and the public. Youngsters are presented with exciting heroes that encourage them to seek out careers in policing or criminal justice science. Though some in the [...]

While many in the policing profession prefer documentary police shows like 48 Hours, that offer an opportunity to review cases of other officers and compare notes on investigative techniques, my preference in watching a show is more for entertainment and inspiration. One of my favorite police shows, Blue Bloods definitely provides entertainment and inspiration, yet [...]

This week the Badge Guys will be celebrating your favorite police shows. We will look at some top rated police shows that influence perceptions, both good and bad of the policing profession. Police shows run the gamut from the friendly, neighborly Andy Griffith show to edgy shows like The Shield and into real life documentaries [...]

Police Dispatcher Stress – The Silent Killer Olivia Johnson, DM “9-1-1 what is your emergency?” A question asked thousands of times a day by our country’s emergency dispatchers. But what happens after the caller hangs up? How do dispatchers’ deal with the stress (e.g., cumulative and critical incident) or the compassion fatigue? If answering honestly, [...]

Yesterday The Badge Guys introduced you to American Police Dispatcher, Kristin Kitchens. We discussed her decision to become a dispatcher and what it took to do the job. We hope you checked out her Facebook site at Diary of a Mad Dispatcher after getting to know her. Well, she is back for the final part of our [...]

This week’s focus on Police Dispatchers includes an “Interview with America’s Diary of a Mad Dispatcher”. The Badge Guys know that when you dial 911 for help in a crisis, you expect someone to answer that call. Beyond just answering the phone, you expect your crisis to be handled because of that call. How often do people consider [...]

The police out in the public eye frequently catch news headlines for dramatic rescues, tense standoffs and human interest pieces in which cute puppies, kittens or ducklings are rescued from their escapades. Much like the old saying “behind every successful man is a woman”, truth be told, behind every successful officer is a great dispatcher. [...]

Police Dispatcher Week 2013 Like any true blue blood, we are preparing for the annual National Police Week in Washington DC, May 12 – 18, 2013. To belong to the fraternity, the brotherhood, the cop culture means at least one pilgrimage during your career. What preparations have you made for April 14 – 20, 2013? [...]