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.
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Failure to plan is planning to fail, and that’s glaringly evident when large-scale civil unrest breaks out
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
A simple policy shop for police has grown into a comprehensive suite of operational and wellness solutions for first responders
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
Make mental health a priority to strengthen your personnel’s resilience
What should the law enforcement profession make of a recent request from New Hampshire police chiefs to change fitness testing for LEOs?
The city plans to release about 20 hours of video and audio related to the arrest
Troopers were unable to stop the driver unless there was probable cause he was a suspect in a violent crime or drunken driving
Officer Steven Wren, who was 37 at the time, suffered a multi-level compression fracture of his thoracic spine
The union said they wanted to address the training, maintenance and administrative duties needed to implement the new tech
The city says its bilingual pay policy is discretionary, and as of now the only languages that qualify for the stipend are Spanish and Farsi
Chief of Training Juanita Holmes said no officer is pursuing a suspect for a mile and a half
“This is tragic. We haven’t had multiple children killed in a very long time. It’s bad,” one trooper said
It’s time to recognize the changes wrought by critical incidents in remote places
