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 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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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