Police Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Photo of William Harvey

William Harvey

Chief

William "Bill" Harvey is the Chief of the Ephrata (Pa.) Police Department. Prior to this he was the Chief of the Lebanon City (Pa.) Police Department for more than six years. Harvey retired from the Savannah (Ga.) Police Department where he worked assignments in training, patrol, and CID. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps and has a BA in criminology from St. Leo University and is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute of the University of Louisville (103rd AOC). Harvey has more than 25 years of experience working with recruits, rookies, and FTOs. He serves on the advisory boards of POLICE Magazine, POLICE RECRUIT Magazine, TREXPO, and the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA).

Inside the Badge by William HarveyJune 9, 2010

Surviving Rookie Mistakes

Of course, you will be picked on and probably get a nickname related to your mistake, but you take it and walk.

Read More →
Inside the Badge by William HarveyMay 28, 2010

Tough Outer Shell, Soft Center

If you ever attend a police funeral, you will see the two cops that you know are roughest and maybe even jaded, hug each other. Don't let this shock you.

Read More →
Inside the Badge by William HarveyMay 21, 2010

Be Your Own Medic

Knowing first-aid could save your life or the life of a fellow officer and keep you in the fight.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Inside the Badge by William HarveyMay 11, 2010

Start Financial Survival Now

In my decades of police work I have seen far too many coppers get in over their heads by living large and not preparing for a rainy day. I don't care what you call your savings, just have some.

Read More →
Inside the Badge by William HarveyApril 27, 2010

Advice to the Newest FTO

Set the learning and work standards and stick to them. None of the "good enough for government work" crap. Teach your recruits to work, train, and earn their keep.

Read More →
Inside the Badge by William HarveyApril 20, 2010

Be the Best Job Candidate

Don't lose heart. Finding a way to stand out and rise to the top is the real goal.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Inside the Badge by William HarveyApril 6, 2010

High-Tech Troubles

Say you're texting another cop about a case. Are these texts discoverable? Freedom of information and open records laws are evolving as we speak. Learn your state's laws and how they apply to you.

Read More →
Inside the Badge by William HarveyMarch 22, 2010

Take a Stretch Break

How can you prevent muscle pulls? A martial arts pal of mine recommends taking frequent stretch breaks. No, I did not say coffee breaks, snack breaks, or smoke breaks; I said stretch breaks.

Read More →
Inside the Badge by William HarveyMarch 18, 2010

Oral Interview Tips

Once you find some questions, practice them in front of someone and make sure to do it aloud. Sitting in your room whispering them will not cut it.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Inside the Badge by William HarveyMarch 11, 2010

Beware of "Embellishment"

I was always told by my sainted Irish mother that if you tell the truth the first time you will never have to remember what lie you told. Sage words from my childhood that still apply today.

Read More →