Law Enforcement Policies

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.

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Is your vehicle impound inventory policy up to scratch?
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There’s an old saying, what you don’t know won’t hurt you. This saying doesn’t apply here
Protect sensitive information as much as possible
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Be aware of what you are sharing
Body-worn cameras and privacy
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Privacy of health information is critical — here are some thoughts on how to safeguard against accidental exposure of medical records
Why PDs need to ensure LEOs have a work-life balance
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There are numerous ways police agencies can help LEOs have more balanced lives
The Clery Act: What officers need to know
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Even if you are not a campus cop, you should be familiar with the requirements of this federal law
Excessive force: Officers must intercede and report
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When you see another officer using force that you know is unreasonable, you are required to intercede
What officers must do when they see excessive use of force
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Preventing and reporting excessive force is required by law
Crowd control, riot response resources for police
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Police1 articles, resources and expert analysis to prepare officers to respond to civil unrest
Using your personal cell phone on duty
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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.
Reality Training: Blocking a fleeing suspect
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How do you block a fleeing suspect? In this episode of Reality Training, Dave Smith reviews key tactics for this type of dangerous encounter.
The risks of eyewitness identifications
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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.
No-pursuit and restrictive pursuit policies
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Doug Wyllie and EVOC instructor Mike Nelson discuss no-pursuit and restricted pursuit policies in police agencies.
Reality Training: What do you do after winning an armed confrontation?
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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.