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The court found the officers were justified in temporarily detaining the plaintiffs to ascertain their identities and ensure safety
After a prolonged pursuit in Laredo, Texas, the 5th Circuit granted qualified immunity to officers who fired on a suspect using his truck as a weapon
Two 911 calls, a suspicious route and a busted alibi helped officers intercept 32 pounds of methamphetamine on a South Dakota highway
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
This case presents a novel variation on the classic controlled buy
Understand how first responders can participate in the funding
A mental health professional acting as an on-scene consultant to police officers can reduce the likelihood of the situation escalating to violence
Legitimate actions are those that are both legal and the right thing to do; here are three critical components within this concept to keep in mind
Qualified immunity is not dependent on the officer using the best tactic and when applied, does not mean the officer is immune from criticism
You cannot make the right decision if you are addressing the wrong issue
Police leaders must address why officers are not accessing internal resources to seek help
For the most part, we generally like to be led by those whom we admire, respect and have confidence in
3 key factors we think will be important for this year’s applications for COPS grant funding
The plaintiff claimed both the initial deployment of the police dog and the duration of the bite violated clearly established law
The initial contact was in response to the welfare check, and the deputy’s actions were reasonably related to community caretaking
Officers should consider taking an extra moment to knock on the window or door of a passed-out driver
One can easily relate to the deputies’ desire to seize the gun after a short, dangerous pursuit
