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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 11th Circuit affirms an officer’s shooting of an armed bystander during an active shooter incident at an Alabama mall
The 10th Circuit denied qualified immunity to deputies who made a warrantless entry and allowed a K-9 to bite the resident
The 10th Circuit ruled the bullet seizure during surgery was lawful, justified by medical consent under the Fourth Amendment
Sometimes we get complacent, which makes routine activities more risky
As a leader, you are creating a partnership with your people, for your people, for their health and wellness
It is predictable that you will encounter used needles even when you’re not searching anyone
The compliance and reporting requirements require carefully managing deadlines, keeping accurate records and following established procurement processes
Responding to law enforcement Freedom of Information Act requests requires carefully balancing transparency against privacy
These tips will help your department successfully conduct a community review board on police policy to build trust and enhance safety
The court explains the duration of a traffic stop depends on the mission of the stop, making the officer’s actions in this case reasonable
People in mental crisis present challenges — to law enforcement as well as hospitals — and too often fall between the cracks
Courts commonly cite risks of imminent injury, potential escape of the fleeing suspect and destruction of evidence as exigencies supporting warrantless entry
In the high-risk, high-demand profession of public safety, the importance of caring about your personnel is key to effective leadership
The court determines if officers had reasonable suspicion of a traffic violation in this drug interdiction case
The court decides if investigators had a reasonable basis for the search warrant, establishing probable cause
Law enforcement officers involved in a recent shooting require support from the top to process potential trauma
In addition to tactical training, incorporating decision-making skills into law enforcement training is critical for safety and success
A recent 10th Circuit case highlights the high level of difficulty in proving law enforcement failure to train
A recent case from the 4th Circuit applies the Gant rule, demonstrating its impact on a warrantless search incident to arrest
Who is responsible for making you an effective officer?
Decision making in public safety involves high stakes; a five-step planning process can help leaders analyze options and make better decisions
When analyzed in abstract terms, the intelligence process sounds vague, complicated and difficult to execute. This need not be the case
Five key factors make up the mission of security threat group intelligence gathering operations in a correctional setting
The thwarting of inmate plans for escape, drug trafficking, gang activity or assaults does not occur by chance
The court rules on whether a deputy had reasonable suspicion to extend a traffic stop based on the suspect’s behavior and state of his vehicle
Training in de-escalation, duty to intercede and other tactics, as well as improved communication between LEOs, can help contribute to improved pre-force actions
The Court held, “the application of physical force to the body of a person with intent to restrain is a seizure even if the person doesn’t submit and isn’t subdued”
You must take care of yourself and your own well-being before you can be called upon to reliably take care of others
Whenever officers respond to calls, they must constantly assess the mission they are tasked with – and that mission can change at any time
The world is changing rapidly, and law enforcement must evolve to acquire the skills and tools required to meet new challenges
It’s important to find a focused habit that energizes you and returns you to yourself as whole and complete
When negative thoughts become habitual or are applied in the wrong context, they can be damaging
A seizure occurs when officers employ “physical force” or a “show of authority” that “in some way restrains the liberty” of the person
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