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William Harvey

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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 Harvey•March 29, 2009

First Day Jitters and Survival

Whoever created the analogy of butterflies in your stomach to represent the uncertainties of the first day missed the mark. Recalling my rookie days─now having had a few─the feeling to me is more like buzzards circling in your gut.

Inside the Badge •by William Harvey•February 23, 2009

FTO: Mentor or Monster

This column is directed to the FTO or the future FTO. You are the most critical link between academy training and education and real world application. So, let's not waste such an opportunity.

Inside the Badge •by William Harvey•February 20, 2009

Don't Push It

Take time to learn on the lesser calls, for the same investigative skills will develop. Then when you find yourself on a call of more consequence, you'll have a strong grasp of the necessary skills.

Inside the Badge •by William Harvey•February 20, 2009

Knives, Tools, and Answers

Yes, price is a consideration, as well as quality. But finding the right tool for your job is paramount.

Inside the Badge •by William Harvey•February 20, 2009

Don't Make Me Lie for You

Go ahead and have a good time, but recall that cops do bring with them guns, edged weapons, and egos…this can be a volatile mix. Cool heads need to prevail.

Inside the Badge •by William Harvey•February 6, 2009

Background Investigations and Secrets

If you have lived a tawdry past, then you should know that some astute investigator will find out during your background investigation. If you think that you have any disqualifiers in your past, do yourself a favor and do some research.

Inside the Badge •by William Harvey•February 6, 2009

Understanding Hiring Cycles

I fielded a call the other day from a young lad who was preparing to end his tour of service with the military. He wanted to enter law enforcement nearly instantaneously. Hold on; it is not that simple.

Inside the Badge •by William Harvey•January 26, 2009

Watch, Speak, Do

Your ability to observe, verbalize, and perform is very important. One day in court it could mean the difference between guilty and not guilty.

Inside the Badge •by William Harvey•January 26, 2009

The Honor of Being an FTO

No supervisor worth his stripes would ever select a non-performer to become an FTO.

Inside the Badge •by William Harvey•January 13, 2009

Tattoos: The Illustrated Applicant

Today, more and more young men and women are getting inked. Conversely, there is a growing trend with many departments across this nation that have taken stances against visible tattoos on their uniformed officers.