NCJ Number
234021
Editor(s)
John E. Ott
Date Published
December 2010
Length
36 pages
Annotation
This bulletin features articles on intelligence-led policing in fusion centers, law enforcement trainers' attitudes and performance, and the practice of spirituality and emotional wellness in law enforcement.
Abstract
The first feature article in this issue of the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin examines how incorporating fusion centers and intelligence-led policing principles can prove valuable for police agencies. It establishes relationships among Federal, State, and local agencies, which leads to improved information sharing and access to data that often was isolated in a single agency. The second feature article examines how attitudes held by both law enforcement instructors and their students can influence learning. By setting suitable goals, encouraging early successes, and providing positive, timely feedback, instructors can help students improve their self-efficacy and mindset and, by doing so, ultimately enhance their self-confidence, ability to handle setbacks, and performance. An additional article focuses on the practice of spirituality and emotional wellness training in law enforcement. This training is seen as vital to ensure that the highest quality of service is being consistently provided to the community. The compassionate, noble spirit of service within officers compelling them to selflessly serve and protect the community need to be consistently recognized, nurtured, and developed to maintain their vitality and passion of service. Additional summary information provided in the bulletin include: fundamentals in leadership, keychain razor weapon poses a threat to law enforcement officers, and the use of day fines as an alternative to custodial supervision. Subject and author indexes