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Policing on the Front Lines of a Changing Climate
An officer evacuating residents from a wildfire, not chasing robbers. A trooper searching for survivors in a tornado's wreckage, not for fingerprints. These fictional scenes reveal a growing reality for law enforcement worldwide. This post explores the concept of "adaptive policing," a critical shift in police work needed to confront the escalating challenges of climate change and keep our communities safe.