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Welcome to the Crosden Consulting Blog, where Chief Hughes and a team of public safety experts share insights, updates, and practical strategies on leadership, risk management, legal considerations, and law enforcement trends. Whether you're a police executive, supervisor, or frontline officer, this blog provides real-world perspectives and actionable takeaways to help you navigate today’s challenges.
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By: Chief Scott Hughes
I taught a class recently and had that guy in the room - the one every instructor spots within five seconds.
Arms crossed.
Blank stare.
Refuses to engage.
Shows up late.
And ...
Yesterday, a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper went viral after making shoulder-to-shoulder contact with a University of South Carolina football player during the Texas A&M Football game. The ...
Look in the Mirror - Then Fix What You See
“Look in the mirror.
That’s where culture starts.
That’s where professionalism starts.
That’s where policing gets better.”
Before I go any further, let me say this clearly:
Some of you are workin...
A reminder for everyone wearing the badge — and those holding them accountable.
As of November 8, 2025, 82 law enforcement officers have lost their lives in the line of duty this year.
That’s 82 fam...
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by: Chief Scott Hughes
The Case That Says It All
Former NOPD Officer Maurice Bailey joined the department in September 2022. Fifteen months later, his own body-worn camera captured him smoking me...
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The Streets Don’t Come with Safe Zones
Empathy Without Edge: Why the Fundamentals Still Matter in Policing
By Chief Scott Hughes
“Professionalism doesn’t start with a badge; it starts with basic manners.”
– Chief Scott Hughes
He wa...
By: Chief Scott Hughes
“You can’t do what you want, when you want, and expect there to be no consequences.”
That’s not just a leadership principle - it's a life lesson.
Somewhere between polic...
Why accountability isn’t toxic — and why leadership sometimes hurts before it helps
By: Chief Scott Hughes
We’ve all heard it a hundred times:
“People don’t leave jobs; they leave managers.”
I...
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We’ve all filled them out. We’ve all ignored them. It’s time to admit police evaluations don’t work.
By Chief Scott Hughes
Let’s be honest: most police officer evaluations are a complete waste of...
