New technologies, tools and tasks all represent increased risk
Fancy, Shiny, New—and Dangerous
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High-Risk, Low-Frequency Events in Public Safety
When you’re “playing in the top left box,” tragedy may be right around the corner
More or Less Safe? Fighting Risk Homeostasis in Public Safety
Does your risk tolerance increase when you perceive an activity as safe?
Reforming Law Enforcement Starts with Law Enforcement
Despite the stress and scrutiny, law enforcement is still a noble and rewarding career
After the Pomp and Circumstance: There Is So Much MORE to Learn
A random encounter with a Latvian prompted my commitment to learn something new every day
What the O.J. Simpson Case Teaches Us About Hubris in Public Safety
Gordon Graham’s take on the case that captivated the nation almost 26 years ago
Distracted to Death: Thoughts on Managing Distractions in Public Safety
Public safety jobs require focus and attention. What are you doing to manage the danger of being distracted?
Fatigue in Public Safety: An Identifiable, Manageable Risk
Leaders must recognize the risks involved with tired public safety personnel—and do something about it
The “F” Word in Public Safety
Fatigue is the root cause of too many tragedies
“It Is Raining”: How 3 Words Can Help Manage the Risk of Complacency
In high-risk industries, complacency is deadly, but control measures can successfully fight it
Nail It! Fighting the Scourge of Complacency in Public Safety
When high-risk tasks become routine, that is a problem lying in wait
The Power of Recognition-Primed Decision-Making in Public Safety
Most of the things you do are high-frequency tasks, and your experience will show you how to do it right