Lexipol
Lexipol provides fully developed, state-specific law enforcement policies researched and written by subject matter experts and vetted by attorneys. Our policies are based on nationwide standards and best practices while also incorporating state and federal laws and regulations where appropriate. Best of all, we keep your policies updated for you, saving you time and money.
With Lexipol, you will enhance personnel accountability, reduce liability, save time and money on policy management AND rest easy knowing your department is protected.
The agencies that invest in recruitment and retention strategies will be the ones that build strong, dedicated teams for the future
Facial recognition in law enforcement is promising, but concerns about accuracy, bias and privacy demand careful implementation
Grabbing and firing an officer’s gun during arrest results in a felon in possession of firearm conviction and a 110-month prison sentence
The duty to intercede in law enforcement has legal roots, but we must go further, instilling it as a core organizational value
If there is any clearly established Supreme Court precedent, it is that the Court believes lower courts continue to misconstrue Supreme Court direction on qualified immunity
Is the threshold of a storage unit within curtilage under the Fourth Amendment? The court decides in this recent case
A recent case follows the events of a traffic stop in which police were demanding identification from a subject who refused
Personnel will often say they are “fine” even when they are clearly not; here’s how to recognize and address stress in public safety
Understanding and communicating the “why” can make an incredible difference in the process and outcome of a contact
Be aware of what you are sharing
Discipline is a necessary component of supervision; here are some tips for disciplining public safety employees fairly and effectively
The court rules on an officer’s warrantless search of the subject’s vehicle during the course of a traffic stop
All agencies should be on notice that the administration is clearly seeking ways to encourage agencies to adopt common police reform measures
A defendant argues that because an officer wrote a citation by hand, it improperly extended a traffic stop
Baltimore police officers face considerable challenges, but they do so knowing that their health and wellness matter
While important for employee development, performance evaluations are only as good as the effort put forth to create them
Tactical intervention needs to be routinely, and realistically, trained upon
An officer asks travel-related questions during a traffic stop; the court decides if the stop was unreasonably extended
Focus your efforts on the specific tasks in your job description that have the highest probability of ending up in tragedy
Port Authority Officer Will Jimeno, who was trapped in the World Trade Center rubble, shares what he has learned from his recovery post-9/11
Defendant Calvin Weaver asserted the Terry frisk began not when the officer touched him, but at the moment the officer ordered him to get out of the car
The case of Anthony Caldwell shows a search need not occur contemporaneously with a seizure
Officers know that their work entails navigating and struggling with stress; here’s why personal wellness advocacy is important
Multitasking is a persistent myth that robs people of creativity and productivity, and causes mistakes – which is concerning for responders
During your next investigation, don’t overlook children as potential witnesses
The Fifth Circuit weighs the factors for determining whether a consent to a search of a suspect’s laptop was voluntary
The key to effective law enforcement testimony lies in preparing for it like you would an exam, so you can combat your natural anxiety and remain in control
Agencies must weigh the pros and cons of shift schedules to do what they can to ensure success – for officers, the agency and the community
Will the alleged handcuff injury be ruled excessive force? The court of appeals remanded the case to the trial court to find out
Hint: It starts with key legal terms and solid legal representation
The court noted that, given the mass murder at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, “any reasonable officer [would] be on heightened alert for copycat crimes”
Officers should maintain awareness that any uninvited entry into a person’s home or onto their property – however they define it – could be seen as a mortal threat
Agencies should have solid policies and procedures in place to ensure the proper operation of their UAS program
