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Education · New South WalesIn law enforcement, conversations about education can get pretty heated. While tactical training, chain of command and procedural knowledge are valued in police agencies, mention “college” and you might hear crickets — or worse. Why? Because many in law enforcement have long considered formal education as optional at best, elitist at worst. That old mindset is far overdue for retirement — and this time, without ceremony or pension. My Personal E…Read Article
Cultural Resistance to Education in Law Enforcement
SportsPolicy may not be the most exciting topic in the firehouse. In fact, retired Battalion Chief Bruce Bjorge jokes that when you bring up fire service policy and procedure in a mealtime conversation, you’re likely to be met with an eye roll. But in his webinar, “How’s Your Playbook? What Sports Can Teach Us About Excellence in Public Safety,” Bjorge makes a convincing case: Policy isn’t bureaucracy — it’s your playbook. And in public safety, just l…Read Article
Sports and Public Safety — What Lessons Can We Learn?
United States · United States“Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it.” — Haruki Murakami As first responders, we live closer to death than most people. It becomes part of the job from the very beginning. From responding to calls for service, managing violent crime scenes, and dealing with tragic accidents, death comes with the territory. A 2024 article in Psychology Today makes this even more explicit: “First responders are constantly exposed to death and traum…Read Article
