Dr. John Weinstein is an actively serving senior police officer and command staff member at one of the largest post-secondary academic institutions in the United States. He is a certified firearms, Verbal Judo, and CIT instructor and contributes frequently to Campus Safety and other publications. The views expressed in his articles should not be construed as representing the official views of his present institution.
Empathy, keeping your ego under control and knowing when to be quiet are just a few of the ways campus police and security officers can improve interactions with members of their campus community and keep arrests or citations from escalating into violence.
Here are some tips on how your college can meet its own goals while also accommodating the First Amendment rights of protestors.
With so many people returning to our campuses and the workplace, we must know how to recognize and deal with potential mental health issues.
Here’s how to assess the utility and desirability of a security technology your campus might be considering.
Thinking of adopting less lethal weapons in your department? Study these pitfalls before you proceed.
This novel use of popular movies to teach leadership skills has proven successful.
The shotgun is more than adequate for the vast majority of law enforcement’s armed confrontations.
The coronavirus’ effects on campus policing encompasses everything from recruiting to training to procedures to privacy concerns to new equipment and more.
By making these common communication mistakes, you could be stoking misunderstanding and conflict.
If you are new in your department, follow these guidelines to greatly increase your chances for success.
In this webinar, attendees will learn the observable behaviors people exhibit as they head down a path of violence so we can help prevent the preventable.
This discussion will help participants analyze, understand, and assess their own program effectiveness.
