Ferguson
A series of articles exploring police use of deadly force contain useful takeaways for street cops and police leaders alike
We asked street officers and supervisors to weigh in on a number of topics – from use of force to career satisfaction
P1 and LSU’s survey revealed differences in opinion among supervisors and street cops, female and male cops as well as LEOs of different races
Survey of officers provides insight into today’s environment for LE
When the world is watching and crowds are at their worst, make sure your officers are at their best
The 2015 law lowered the percentage of revenue most cities can collect from traffic fines
A lawsuit remains pending as a federal judge must still approve the preliminary agreement
A city analysis indicated implementation costs could approach $4M in the first year alone
The Ferguson City Council rejected the agreement after a city analysis indicated the cost could reach nearly $4M
Attorney General Loretta Lynch said Ferguson’s decision to reject the deal left the Justice Department no choice except to file a civil-rights lawsuit
The 131-page document contains a staggering number for reforms for any city, let alone one with a population of 21K
The measure would align Missouri law with a 1985 Supreme Court decision
Law enforcement leaders are now faced with seemingly impossible tasks, and yet they are accomplishing those things despite difficult conditions
It’s not exactly a return to normal, but it’s an improvement
FBI uses airplanes during investigations of specific suspects in criminal, terrorism and espionage investigations
Both sides are credited with their quick actions to preserve the peace and come to an agreement
Man contends he was unjustly arrested while videotaping officers during a protest
The commission also recommended changes in several other areas to address social and economic divisions
While violent crime is up in Cleveland, fewer criminal cases are appearing in court
If the message and the mission is to pursue peace, justice and tolerance for all, isn’t it hypocritical to lump 800,000+ American cops into a single, negative identity?
The fourth grader was struck while doing homework on her mother’s bed
The ‘collaborative reform’ project was launched in the aftermath of last summer’s fatal officer-involved shooting
A vigil for Jamyla Bolden, who was shot while doing homework in her bed, brought community and LEOs together in mourning
When force is necessary to ensure an officer’s safety, officers must use it — without hesitation — regardless of the perceived ramifications of the aftermath
Give the word “Birmingham” lasting meaning, and don’t let the practice of proactive police work die
The department said an incident like Ferguson can happen anywhere and credibility can be lost in a second
The lawsuit sought to allow her to speak publicly about the secret proceedings
It has never been easy to be a cop — and it’s getting even harder to be one now — so watch out for each other and be smart about the risks you’re taking
State of emergency was imposed in Ferguson and the surrounding area after shootings during protests
Police arrest two dozen in protests, but there was no repeat of violence that scarred weekend demonstrations
Attorneys for officers said prosecutors hid information about Gray’s previous encounters with law enforcement
Something we’ve seen altogether too little media coverage of is the fact that in many of the controversial cases where an officer has used deadly force on a subject, that subject did not comply with lawful orders