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.
In U.S. v. Aquino Urraca, the 6th Circuit ruled a truck search was justified based on reasonable suspicion, overturning evidence suppression
Court upholds officers’ entry under exigent circumstances and the Fourth Amendment, finding observations justified further action
Learn how public safety agencies can overcome recruitment roadblocks with real-world strategies rooted in leadership, transparency and cultural change
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
While one of the primary responsibilities of patrol officers is traffic safety, not everyone you stop needs a ticket
The court framed its task as determining not whether officers used best police practices but whether they violated the subject’s rights under the Fourth Amendment
LEOs often interact with the same mentally ill individuals again and again. Here are three solutions for breaking the cycle.
By learning to recognize the phases of the Terrorist Attack Cycle, you may be able to break the cycle before plans are finalized and lives are lost
Using some real-world incidents, we can identify four basic de-escalation principles that may be of immediate applicability in your agency
People, policy, training, supervision and discipline remained key issues this year
Officers do an incredible job saving the lives of strangers, but we need to do a much better job saving the lives of officers
Traffic stops will always be dangerous, but you can reduce the risk
Opening the door and entering the vehicle exposes more of the vehicle to view and impermissibly intrudes on the driver’s privacy expectation
If you can’t be home on the holiday, do your best to carve out another day where your family gets 100% of you
Privacy of health information is critical — here are some thoughts on how to safeguard against accidental exposure of medical records
There are several technical issues to consider when reviewing and using video evidence
Officers are frequently cautioned to slow down in approaching dangerous situations. Pause, take a moment to think when there is discretionary time
The trial court ruled there may not have been probable cause, but if there was not, the good faith exception applied to save the search
