The following are links to some of the articles written by PS-TEN instructors.

Social Networking Topics

Privacy and Social Networking

Implementing Social Networking into Law Enforcement Ops: Investigations (Part I)

Implementing Social Networking into Law Enforcement Ops: Investigations - UC Ops (Part II)

Implementing Social Networking into Law Enforcement Ops: Community Relations (Part III)

Sample Social Media Policy

Dealing with Opposition to Social Networking Policies (Part I)

Dealing with Opposition to Social Networking Policies (Part II)

Dealing with Opposition to Social Networking Policies (Part III)

Tips for Enforcing Social Networking Policies

Face the Public on Facebook

Law Enforcement and the Use of Twitter

Social Networking Policies & Maintaining the Public Trust

The Impact of the Quon Decision on Law Enforcement

Facebook: Risks for Supervisors

Online vs. Reality


Media Relations Topics


Controlling the Media Coverage During Major Cases

Public Discipline

Ready for Your Close-Up?

TASER and Media Coverage

Planning for the Media in SWAT Mission Plans

PR for Tactical Teams

Smile, You ARE on Candid Camera

Proactive Media Relations

Critical Incidents: Dealing with the Media

Counter Surveillance: Someone is Watching

Positive Scene Presentations

Twenty Tips for Successful On-Camera Appearances

TV Interview Tips

Selling the Positive Stories

Delivering Bad News to the Public

When the Wolves are Circling You - Crisis Communications Plans

Recognizing Reporter Tactics

Calming Controversy

Seven Cardinal Rules for News Conferences

Media Policies - What to Include


SWAT and Tactical Topics

Operations Manuals, Training and Liability

Dealing with Organizational Changes on the Tactical Team

Results-Driven Planning for Tactical Teams

Tactical Training on a Limited Budget

Planning for the Media in SWAT Mission Plans

PR for Tactical Teams


Tactical Emergency Medicine Topics

Starting a TEMS Unit from Scratch

TEMS Trains the Tactical Team