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The Culture Code in Law Enforcement Episode I
Leadership in law enforcement is faced with a significant challenge of a changing culture, whether we like it or not. Attracting applicants and retaining them, if we can hire them, is directly tied to the culture we have within our agencies. One of the contributing factors to reduced applicants in policing may be due to the reduction in religious affiliation.
The True Purpose of Policing
Developing a collective agreement on the true purpose of policing is fundamental to advancing policing in the future. Policing’s true purpose is to prevent crime and disorder by being effective, empathetic and just.