Policies are the foundation for all operations in law enforcement. From use of force to uniform standards, policies set expectations, provide guidance, and protect officers and agencies. This 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.
In this tip, Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham talks about using your personally owned smartphone for work purposes and the importance of knowing what your policy states regarding its use while on duty.
In this tip, Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham discusses why a case based primarily on an eyewitness identification should be considered extremely risky.
There are important steps an agency must take after an officer-involved shooting. Dave Smith reviews footage of an OIS and outlines key policy questions to consider.