Tactical Reload offers a road map for police professionals eager to succeed as America transitions from unrest to a new age of social enlightenment. Through honest personal stories and interviews with top police chiefs and thought leaders, Wilson thoroughly explores the present crisis of law enforcement and foreshadow a safer future. Adam Wilson speaks to the tremendous potential for all law enforcement officers including rookies and those coming up the ranks. His personal experiences illuminate the dangers and ironies of protecting community, while offering insights for improving the fight against crime. Tactical Reload explores a wide range of topics that shatter assumptions and suggest police may enjoy more respect now than ever before--if they continue to upgrade their mindset. Embrace "Embarrassment School" as an important rite of passage Respect people who commit crimes as a humane strategy for building trust Reject Millennial entitlement and impatience or jeopardize rank promotions Win department and community accolades by behaving well in or out of the uniform Discover why authentic cops don't need to prove they are tough, but they had better heed mental fitness advice from a retired Navy SEAL Learn how mandatory psychological tests for cops could remove the shame of vulnerability and decrease suicides Build character and improve advancement by blending new academic credentials with street smarts.