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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.
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The 10th Circuit upheld the admissibility of a voluntary confession, ruling it was Fifth Amendment compliant given the friendly interview
In U.S. v. Pinder, the 10th Circuit questioned a car search and discovery of evidence under the search-incident-to-arrest doctrine
By tracking metrics like use of force, sick leave and highly emotional envents, early intervention systems help agencies spot at-risk officers and provide proactive wellness support
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
Could the affidavits have been written in such a way as to establish probable cause to search for digital images?
One of the most common misperceptions is that people tend to equate implicit bias with racism
Many departments strongly discourage shooting at moving vehicles to disable the car
One simple way to improve your quality of life now is to take stock of all the blessings you’ve been bestowed, despite everything else
Leadership involves techniques that direct the energies and abilities of a group toward the common accomplishments and planned objectives of the organization
The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. The defendant claimed his friend was acting as a government agent because he intended to assist the police
This approach could be particularly helpful in high profile or politically charged events
Court concludes a combination of factors led officers to believe a suspect and a driver were in a “common enterprise” to possess fentanyl
Here’s the thing to remember: It is well-established law that a person can lawfully flip the bird at an officer
The tactic of a cop playing music while a member of the public is recording them to prevent the dissemination of the material online does not pass the “smell test”
When giving commands under high-stress situations, it is critical to be clear and concise
Although the public has a general right to observe and record police, that right is not unlimited
Like any relationship, a mentorship – whether you’re the mentor or mentee – takes time to develop
A recent case illustrates the legal test for assessing a department’s ability to discipline an officer on the basis of personal social media posts
Listen to Gordon Graham’s opinion on this topic
