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.
We take a closer look at the research behind the potential utility of Jiu-Jitsu as a policing tool
Exposing the startling lack of consistency in police policies and standards across different states, from training requirements to pay scales
Albany Police Chief Marcia Harnden faced many challenges when she stepped into the role, including employee discipline, high-profile uses of force and staffing shortages
City council members and NYPD officials clashed over the department’s video review process
Officials cited concerns for officers’ wellness, citizen safety as reasons for the change
Officials praise the technology’s effectiveness while researchers raise surveillance concerns
This case is a reminder that when practicable, officers should allow time for a subject to comply with commands
When officers deploy de-escalation tactics in the field, they should do so in conjunction with other concepts like the ‘Safety Priorities’
A yearly mandate to seek counseling has had a positive impact on officers’ mental health
Lie about evidence, mislead the court and cause a miscarriage of justice, and monetary damages may follow
Sheriff Daron Hall said the county will no longer host detainees for the federal government, a practice started in 1996
The government will try to reverse a policy that has strained its relationship with some LE agencies
Agency: Updates reflect contemporary LE standards, are restricted to violent felony offenses
The correct response to public outcry following a use of force incident is to conduct a thorough investigation, not rush to change laws or policies
A suspect sued officers for civil conspiracy, excessive force and performing an unreasonable search after being searched in a public parking lot
Video released to public shows a sergeant telling an officer to ‘just push’ suspect
Training, technology and more consistent policies are key to balancing the need to apprehend fleeing suspects with the risk to first responder and public safety
Public safety agencies should continue to establish social media pages as long as they are properly labeled, post applicable restrictions and are neutrally applied
Documenting proper application of handcuffs, double-locking and checking for proper fit are some of the easiest risk management steps in policing
Police union members have expressed frustration with the ban’s timing, believe partisan motives at play
A day after Mayor Tab Bowling on social media criticized a new police immigration enforcement policy and declared Decatur will not be a “sanctuary city,” he received a rebuke
A 4th Circuit Court of Appeals case has led to policy revisions, training updates and questions as to the relevance of the 21-foot principle
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss whether or not police officers should be allowed to use these products
Our failure or refusal to ask for help when help is reasonably available can contribute to us getting hurt or killed
A report presented to the Florida Senate states that suspended Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel should be reinstated
Just buying equipment does not enable an agency to deploy a drone – policy and training issues must also be addressed
A team of negotiators helps ensure the primary negotiator is supported and experiences less stress throughout the negotiation process
Why officers should stay away from words and images that could be used to challenge neutrality, integrity, or professionalism
Failure to manage confidential criminal informants can lead to personal and municipal civil liability, and even criminal prosecution of officers
Agencies are using survey data to make informed decisions relating to officer safety and wellness, technology deployments and police-community relations
What can officers and law enforcement advocates do when bad or ill-timed legislation is proposed?
SB 230 requires police departments to change training guidelines and policies to reflect a new emphasis on de-escalation, crisis intervention
What some civilians and LE critics perceive as an act of reckless disregard for life, is often merely the product of physiology – specifically, reaction time
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