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.
Retired Pittsburgh Police Chief Robert McNeilly, Jr., has written an operator’s manual for developing and managing effective police forces on any scale
The transition from idealistic rookie to cynical veteran often includes withdrawing from friendships and activities outside of law enforcement
While it’s easy to rely on established case law, officers and legal professionals must avoid a one-size-fits-all approach
Why is it okay to skimp on basic safety equipment because we’re talking about a cop instead of a welder or warehouse worker?
“Handcuffing is now required to be reported as a use-of-force, so that has increased astronomically,” MPD PIO Garrett Parten said
The police department’s crime lab stopped the practice shortly after receiving a complaint from the district attorney’s office
Troopers claim the policy violates wage laws, because they are “on duty” at a “prescribed place of work": their marked cars
Therapist Marie Ridgeway on the role of therapy in improving officer mental health
Gig Harbor PD shared a photo of two suspects who appeared to be passed out in a car after smoking fentanyl to illustrate ongoing enforcement challenges
Warrants will no longer be served at private residences for non-violent felonies and misdemeanors during the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
The Court ruled that the employee statements were compelled by threat of job loss and inadmissible in a criminal proceeding
The ruling recommends law enforcement agencies adopt protocols to pull data from the devices under more narrow parameters
Attorneys must draw up new regulations, policies and additional training courses for responders, specifically addressing the photographing of human remains
Effectively immediately, no more than one regular day off will be canceled per week for officers, except during certain holidays
According to the Inspector General’s office, 10% of CPD officers worked the long schedules in April and May
The new guidelines are “designed to help make policing a more compelling career path for women,” acting Attorney General Matthew Platkin said
“This SRO will not wait at all — no hesitation, no asking for permission to go in — to address an active shooter or any intruder on a school campus,” Sheriff Marcos López said
The order is meant to “enhance officer safety, deployment strategies and optimize presence in the field”
Our goal should be to provide the support that develops resilient officers, who are emotionally, physically and spiritually prepared to handle crisis
The move comes after an off-duty officer was involved in a shooting incident with two suspected gunmen over the weekend
The law creates new standards for training, conduct and accreditation of law enforcement in South Carolina
A gun owner can provide police with two spent casings, which could help locate a weapon if it’s used in a crime
“This policy change affirms BPD’s commitment to continuous improvement through policy changes and ongoing training that exceeds industry standards,” Chief Ed Alvarez said
A recent incident where a prisoner slipped her cuffs and shot an AR-15 from inside a cruiser is a critical reminder of some basic safety tactics for LEOs
Cell phone photos taken by LEOs after the Route 91 Harvest music festival shooting spurred changes to Las Vegas Metro PD’s policies on photographing crime scenes
“Myself and the entire department take the rights of nursing mothers seriously,” Sheriff David Favro said
A Police1 webinar presenter addresses how the unified staging of vehicles brings order to chaos during an MCI
A Police1 webinar presenter addresses the issue of on scene vehicle security during a mass casualty event
Under the new policy, the LAPD must submit a detailed proposal to the commission before deploying a particular type of technology
The department will run a three-year study on the use and results of deputies carrying the opioid overdose reversal drug
The dropped charges mark the end of a two-year investigation against three Columbus police officers
On-duty officers at the state fair will still be allowed to carry and display their firearms
The department will create policies and procedures to ensure the equipment is only used during an active shooter event or emergency situation
