Law Enforcement Policies
This Policies section highlights how law enforcement policy plays out in the real world, while also connecting you with best practices for drafting, updating and ensuring accountability with policies.
A historic drop in officer deaths marks real progress in safety. It also places new responsibility on agencies, leaders and individual officers
Prosper Police Department’s CAD-integrated DFR program shows how early aerial perspective — paired with patrol drones and grant-supported partnerships — can help growing agencies adjust response in real time
Gordon Graham leads discussion on how app-based vehicle inspections prevent in-the-field failures
A civil rights settlement mandates oversight and policy updates for Antioch PD after texts and federal indictments revealed racist messages and excessive force
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office ended joint air rescue operations following a new county policy permitting off-duty marijuana use by firefighters
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Many officers who weighed in following Zohran Mamdani’s win in November warned of mass retirements, reduced morale and increased risk for civilians — concerns resurfacing as he prepares to take office
Goodyear Police Department sketch artist Officer Mike Bonasera completes the sketches by hand before using an AI tool to turn the sketches into photorealistic images
A national Police1 survey of more than 500 women uncovers a workplace reality many still navigate quietly, revealing how culture, power and fear shape their day-to-day decisions
A Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge wrote that the Inglewood PD demonstrated “a pattern and practice of failing to comply with their statutory obligations” under public records laws
A growing trend has officers driving with emergency lights on during routine patrol. Critics say it confuses the public, kills tactics and lacks any data to support it. What do you think?
Agencies often expand policies without improving how officers learn and apply them. Designing for accessibility helps strengthen decisions and support safer policing
The Trump administration sued the city of Rochester after Mayor Malik Evans said local police officers who had aided U.S. Border Patrol agents at a traffic stop violated city policy
Colonie PD’s new program blends neuroscience and field realism to reduce one of policing’s highest-liability risks
AI, cyber threats and shifting public expectations are already reshaping the job; agencies that adapt now will define tomorrow’s policing
Comments from respondents to Police1’s sexual harassment survey reveal how leadership, HR practices and agency culture shape women’s experiences in law enforcement
More than three-quarters of respondents experienced workplace sexual harassment, highlighting persistent cultural and leadership challenges in policing
Sergeants carry culture and accountability; overextended or underprepared supervisors create silent risks that ripple through an agency
Box-check training collapses in real incidents; agencies that commit to scenario-based, data-driven practice see officers respond with precision, not hesitation
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New York City’s mayor-elect plans to redirect mental health, homelessness and outreach duties to a new civilian agency under a $1.1B proposal
From staffing to stress, supervisors face it all — share the toughest challenge your frontline leaders are navigating right now
Mislabeling public safety K-9s creates confusion, liability and access issues during high-stakes deployments
Staffing shortages and burnout cut deepest when agencies neglect their people; leaders who prioritize wellness and mentorship protect both officers and mission
When readiness lives on paper instead of in practice, cracks show fast — from officer burnout to missed warning signs
To combat “operational fatigue” in law enforcement, culturally competent support and proactive wellness programs are essential
“The Detroit [PD] requires its officers to represent themselves in a dignified and professional manner while attending court proceedings,” Police Chief Todd Bettison stated
The ordinance would require local, state, and federal officers operating in the city, to display visible identification and prohibit balaclavas, tactical masks and ski masks
Generative AI is emerging in police work. Join chiefs exploring how to harness its potential while addressing the challenges of oversight and trust
After a traumatic injury, K-9 Kona’s airborne rescue led to a statewide medevac program ensuring New Jersey police — two legs or four — are protected when seconds count
If you can’t verify every item in your property and evidence system, you’re risking prosecutions, credibility and community trust
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