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

There’s an old saying, what you don’t know won’t hurt you. This saying doesn’t apply here

Be aware of what you are sharing

Privacy of health information is critical — here are some thoughts on how to safeguard against accidental exposure of medical records

There are numerous ways police agencies can help LEOs have more balanced lives

Even if you are not a campus cop, you should be familiar with the requirements of this federal law

When you see another officer using force that you know is unreasonable, you are required to intercede

Preventing and reporting excessive force is required by law

Police1 articles, resources and expert analysis to prepare officers to respond to civil unrest

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.

For more tips from Gordon, click here. 

How do you block a fleeing suspect? In this episode of Reality Training, Dave Smith reviews key tactics for this type of dangerous encounter. 

In this tip, Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham discusses why a case based primarily on an eyewitness identification should be considered extremely risky. 

For more top tips from Gordon, click here. 

Doug Wyllie and EVOC instructor Mike Nelson discuss no-pursuit and restricted pursuit policies in police agencies.

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.