Law Enforcement Policies
This Policies 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.
The 10th Circuit upheld a drug and gun conviction, ruling officers lawfully impounded a vehicle and conducted an inventory search
The 6th Circuit upheld a man’s carjacking conviction, ruling a police photo lineup was not unduly suggestive
A new study challenges the assumption that making police body-worn cameras more visible reduces use of force
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Any SWAT team still doing things the same way they did even 10 years ago should quickly reevaluate the viability of their tactics
Six steps to balancing efficiency and safety when multiple officers converge on a scene
How can an agency best protect employees from the risks associated with heat illness and death?
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It seems like every week we hear of a squad car being stolen somewhere in the U.S. Follow these steps to make sure it doesn’t happen to your cruiser
Of the five officers who were criminally charged, commissioners fired four of them after an internal affairs investigation; The fifth officer retired in January
Providing LEOs “emotional and psychological support is important to ensure that officer stress and fatigue do not contribute to constitutional violations,” the report said
New Haven police have since adopted reforms that include making sure all prisoners wear seat belts
The change is necessary because it is taking officers away from their core responsibilities of fighting crimes, the Met chief said
Understanding the impact of recent changes in California law
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A mandatory, non-punitive annual fitness assessment is essential for improving the health, fitness and quality of life of first responders
The move ends Portland’s status of being the largest municipal police agency in the nation without body-worn cameras
Police need to understand what law enforcement interests might outweigh the free speech protection of livestreaming – and under what circumstances
The officers were suspended for violating the department’s policy for use and handling of weapons
The 144-page settlement agreement between the city and the Minn. Department of Human Rights will soon be available to the public
PD has reached compliance with requirements, such as model use-of-force policies and strong community participation
Police departments can reduce active shooter incident response variability – here’s how
There are steps leaders can take to help personnel be healthier
Detailing the data collection and technical assistance tool that recipients of federal funding from DHS are now required to complete
William Dwyer stands by his officers’ decision to not wait for an ambulance and to rush the 4-month-old to the hospital
‘Turn your camera off': Video shows Okla. capt. asking officer to turn off bodycam during DUI arrest
Police Chief Wade Gourley praised the officer for following protocols and acting professionally
Bodycam footage that is properly integrated into your agency’s training program can have a profound impact on officer behavior and organizational culture
Orange County decision affects devices used by over 18,000 employees, except as necessary for law enforcement purposes
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The city plans to release about 20 hours of video and audio related to the arrest
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