Law Enforcement Policies

Consider carefully whether the use of CBD products and the testing pitfalls are worth risking your job or your credibility

Why first responders should seek treatment as soon as mental health symptoms appear

"When officers make mistakes in their career, 95% of the time it's the fault of the department."

Offering educational options versus punitive responses can make all the difference

By mining their own data, departments can pinpoint issues, save careers and better serve communities

Extra jobs are common among cops, but they can be risky in more ways than one. Leaders must consider the following liabilities if they want to avoid making the news

Court refused to dismiss county liability allegation that sheriff tacitly authorized pattern of unlawful bean bag deployment

Updates on the latest body-worn camera legislation, funding, training and more

How to mitigate the legitimate risks of viewing video evidence, including the risk of corrupting an officer’s memory

The new contract would also require officers to undergo a mental health screening before returning to work following a "critical incident"

46% also said videos of police use of deadly force should be made public immediately after it's determined they won't jeopardize an investigation

Under the new policy, officers would only be able to make pretextual stops if they are “acting upon articulable information”

The FTO isn’t always right

Good communication in public safety agencies relies on understanding basic communication dynamics and building trust