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.
Temporary removal from the law enforcement front lines can take a mental toll on a mom-to-be — here are some key considerations for staying connected
Police drone use is increasing, making it essential for agencies to adopt a sound law enforcement drone policy governing their use
Actionable strategies law enforcement can adopt to support female officers juggling motherhood and their careers
The new recommendation came after Police Chief Gordon Ramsay raised concerns about officer safety
Officers involved may be subject to an array of action from being cleared of wrongdoing to becoming the subject of an investigation for pursuit policy violations
Creating order out of chaos and taking command over an emotional and tense situation necessitates a level of confidence that can only come from adequate preparation
There are many management considerations for police response to protests, demonstrations and riots
The trial placed the PD’s policies under a microscope, questioning whether LEOs are too quick to use lethal force
This white paper details four mistakes commonly made by public safety agencies when it comes to evaluating personnel
Officers will no longer be permitted to participate in “warrior”-style training, even on their own time
The debate over how to safely reduce police use of force in California must be grounded in facts, not driven by emotion
The department may tell its deputies to avoid naming their K-9s after real people
Successfully effecting operational and cultural change in your agency
Change doesn’t have to be painful – follow these simple steps to successfully implement new programs, policies and procedures in your agency
The bill bans oversight powers for independent civilian boards
The officer has agreed to cover up his facial tattoos with makeup - a move that may save his job
Closed-circuit video of Wednesday’s jailhouse bond court session shows William Green, 27, attacking public defender Julie Chase from behind
Mohamed Noor is charged in a 2017 death that drew international attention, cost the chief her job and forced major revisions to the PD’s BWC policy
As tech advancements in LE go, RDS for pistols is one that will produce measurable results for departments and officers
The officer is facing possible termination over his latest tattoos
Planning and prevention define responses to high-profile officer-involved incidents
If officers don’t understand the legal realities of these dicey situations, they run the risk of making matters worse
While a dynamic pursuit is in progress, conditions change constantly and decisions have to be made in an instant
Many police departments are starting the New Year at less than optimal staffing levels – if that describes your agency, follow these strategies to find new police recruits
San Francisco’s police chief says he’s drafting a new policy that tells officers to avoid ordering suspects to sit on the ground
From active shooter response protocols to screening processes for new recruits, police leaders will face many challenges in the coming year
It’s critical that we ask and answer the questions that arise from this new information
State Sen. Rhonda Fields said she wants to create statewide requirements for evaluating when officers can return to work
Staying awake isn’t the only goal of fatigue management – being tired is dangerous for everyone
Strong leadership makes all the difference in law enforcement
For most agencies, off-duty opportunities are here to stay, but the dash for cash must be optimized to meet the mission of the department first
Every police agency should include a social media communications policy in its active shooter response protocols to ensure timely delivery of information
Sensitivity to workplace attitudes is a leadership issue that requires forward thinking and collaborative policy-making
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