Law Enforcement Policies

In addition to tactical training, incorporating decision-making skills into law enforcement training is critical for safety and success

A recent 10th Circuit case highlights the high level of difficulty in proving law enforcement failure to train

Agencies should be obsessed with informing their communities about who they are – caring professionals committed to protecting the public by doing the right things right

When those creating policies hear from those most affected – the officers who are bound by the policy and the public – it has a profound and productive effect

Proactive communications about policy changes demonstrates to your community that you are responsive to their concerns and continuously improving

From allowing the public to audit in-service training classes and participate on promotional panels, there are many ways to increase transparency and improve trust

Best practices for community communications around police policy

The memo directed law enforcement officials to develop policies in the next 30 days that govern the use of such cameras

Officers must use the individuals' preferred pronouns, let them choose the gender of the officer who searches them and must take them to the jail facility that aligns with their gender identity

A look at some of the reforms police agencies and cities have implemented

Training in de-escalation, duty to intercede and other tactics, as well as improved communication between LEOs, can help contribute to improved pre-force actions

Whenever officers respond to calls, they must constantly assess the mission they are tasked with – and that mission can change at any time

The justices rejected a "community caretaking" rule that may authorize police to enter a home even if they have no evidence of a crime or an emergency