Greg Friese, MS, NRP

From the Editorial Director

Greg Friese, MS, NRP, is the Lexipol Editorial Director, leading the efforts of the editorial team on PoliceOne, FireRescue1, Corrections1, EMS1 and Gov1. Greg has a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master's degree from the University of Idaho. He is an educator, author, paramedic and runner. Greg is a three-time Jesse H. Neal award winner, the most prestigious award in specialized journalism, and 2018 and 2020 Eddie Award winner for best Column/Blog. Ask questions or submit article ideas to Greg by emailing him at gfriese@lexipol.com and connect with him on LinkedIn.

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A letter to the American public: Know the monster if you must – but know the protectors too
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Corrections officers, our protectors, need your interest, research and compassion just as much as the infamous predators and anonymous inmates they protect us from
Spit isn't just a movie star meme, it's an occupational hazard
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Reminders for public safety personnel on how to respond to a spitter with time, distance and shielding
Axon Roadshow brings conference experience to law enforcement, corrections
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Go hands-on with the latest tech while visiting with officers from neighboring departments
New beginnings: Why anytime resolutions aren’t a joke
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Don’t feel bad if your New Year’s resolutions didn’t last long because the calendar is full of opportunities for a new beginning, a do-over, or a fresh start
‘This is leadership’: What public safety leaders can learn from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
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The best leaders continually study leadership principles so they can adapt their responses to various situations and crises
Worth every minute: 3 daily stress-relief habits
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I believe that managing micro-stressors will prepare me for when I am confronted with a large, high-stress incident at work or home
What public safety professionals can learn from Olympians
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How to hone tactical athletic prowess, develop specialized skills, embrace teamwork and shine in the spotlight
Cyberattackers are coming for public safety; prepare now
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Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
Could furloughs be coming to your department?
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If leaders and elected officials in your area aren’t already discussing furloughs, layoffs or hiring freezes, they are likely to begin those discussions soon
President Trump, a get-well letter
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Mr. President, may this time be a period of rest, reflection and renewal as you lead the nation during the COVID-19 national emergency
COVID-19: A generational leadership crisis
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The deaths of fire, law enforcement, corrections and EMS leaders and personnel will have a decades-long impact on department operations, safety and capability
Face masks: Here’s what cops, firefighters, medics and COs have to say about use, policy and effectiveness
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Nearly one-third of public safety personnel do not get a department-issued face mask, plus other key findings from nearly 4,000 survey responses
Survey: Are you wearing a face mask on duty?
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Reviewing policies and best practices for public safety personnel wearing face masks on- and off-duty
7 face mask purchasing and policy considerations for police, fire, EMS and corrections
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With unscrupulous manufacturers selling defective masks and citizens donating ‘homemade’ efforts, public safety agencies must establish face mask guidelines
Stop blaming the COs for systemic problems in corrections
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The correctional officers assigned to monitor Jeffrey Epstein were working in an understaffed facility that put them and the inmates at risk of harm