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.
Administrators who prohibit their officers from firing at or from a vehicle are tying their hands from possible life-saving solutions
The video led to a frisk and concealed firearm discovery, sparking debate over reasonable suspicion and the legality of the search
The Supreme Court recently agreed to hear Barnes v. Felix, a case that could redefine how officers’ split-second decisions are judged
“We cannot wait until we bury a ranger to take action,” said councilmember Joe Buscaino
The report is the first comprehensive study of law enforcement in more than 55 years
A review board determined the black tape was not meant to conceal officers’ identities during protests but was worn to memorialize recently deceased officers
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“Without mandating the vaccine when it becomes available, we will not be able to provide the service to our community.”
Police1 asked LEOs to weigh in on COVID-19 vaccination mandates, ethical obligations and whether they will be vaccinated
People, policy, training, supervision and discipline remained key issues this year
Opening the door and entering the vehicle exposes more of the vehicle to view and impermissibly intrudes on the driver’s privacy expectation
This is the first time police have been decertified under a Colorado law passed in 2019
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Under the proposal, agencies would be barred from using the number of arrests made or citations issued to evaluate an officer’s overall performance
The guidelines aren’t mandatory, but they’ll now be part of standards Ohio agencies must abide by to become voluntarily certified by the state
Gov. Charlie Baker objected to proposed restrictions on police use of facial recognition tech to solve crimes
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District Attorney George Gascon also said he expects to end misdemeanor prosecutions of most first-time, nonviolent offenders
If passed, California would have the highest age requirement for peace officers in the country
A document, signed by the president of San Francisco’s police union, identifies 17 types of calls in which civilians, not cops, could be the primary responders
Court ruled the officers had probable cause to detain the subject for his own safety and the legal power to use reasonable force to accomplish that detention
The long-stalled bill will create a certification system for officers but backs off on changes to qualified immunity
The new commission, once established, will have investigatory and subpoena powers the review board doesn’t currently have
The city will go forward with both a pilot program that excludes police and a separate co-responder plan that includes police officers, paramedics and mental health professionals
Under new guidelines, no-knock warrants would only be acceptable in high-risk circumstances such as a hostage situation
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms has vowed to reform the agency’s use-of-force policy and bolster de-escalation training
New rules say officers must record detainees agreeing to a search if officers are making a stop without reasonable suspicion
St. Paul City Council is expected to pass a resolution this week that will lead to auditing routine 911 calls
Personnel with proven comprehensive firearms knowledge help prevent costly accidents, mistakes and legal battles
There are limited exceptions, like if the head covering obscures a person’s full facial features
The public needs to be told what to expect should non-permitted protests erupt and disrupt traffic
Local and state ballot measures passed largely in favor of shifting funds away from law enforcement and towards social services
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