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.
Violence prevention is not only possible but also achievable through diligent collaboration, proactive intervention and a commitment to community safety
First responders need to prioritize mental health and seek help when needed
Multiagency peer support teams provide confidential, compassionate support across agency lines; learn how they enhance well-being
We need to get officers thinking about where and when to deploy spike strips, as well as where not to deploy them
While the arrival of a drug detector team was fortuitous in this case, the critical factor was that the trooper performed the business of the traffic stop in good order
Lexipol Senior Grants Consultants Samantha Dorm and Jerry Brant answer questions about available funds for public safety agencies
The community caretaking doctrine requires the court to balance individual privacy interests and the need for the caretaking activity
Best practices and numerous court admonishments prescribe that an agency has a written vehicle inventory policy.
Practicing mindfulness not only improves your emotional and mental well-being, but your physical health as well
The officer’s ability to observe, articulate and report each separate factor and tie them together with his experience is what made the difference in this case
Breaking down the tax benefits, and eligibility cutoffs for stimulus payments outlined by The CARES Act
Police leaders have many questions relating to operations during this national emergency
Agencies should follow fit testing requirements, and provide training on the donning and doffing of personal protective equipment
Communications from public safety agencies can be a source of reassurance during this perilous time
Agencies that take no action to terminate officers who have been proven to be dishonest are placing themselves at risk
Considering the ever-changing developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, good planning is especially valuable right now
There are many issues police leaders should address to reduce the public anxiety that can accompany an increased military presence in communities
Allowing the public to file low priority crime or incident reports online or by phone facilitates social distancing
Government and private groups are stepping up with resources and assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
LE should consider de-prioritizing the use of chemical agents if the benefit of using these tools is outweighed by the risk of spreading COVID-19
As public safety agencies across the country adapt response models, we must not forget the need to adapt leadership strategies
If your agency is on the brink of, or already faced with any of these orders, there are several considerations to discuss with counsel
Officer discretion, common sense and good judgment are more important than ever in these difficult times
If we assume COVID-19 will cause a 40% absenteeism rate among all sectors, we must also assume the adverse impact those absences will have on vital services
Many agencies still require sworn officers to perform tasks that could be handled equally well by others
A BOLO for five call types officers may respond to during the current national emergency
Though the chief and the county were not held liable, this case points to the critical need for policy guiding carrying of weapons off duty
The new law provides for two types of leave for employees impacted by COVID-19
If called upon to deliver a death notification during COVID-19, follow these steps to ensure a professional and empathic response
It is critical that agencies prepare, educate and train dispatchers to evaluate the signs and symptoms of COVID-19
The war against COVID-19 calls for a new approach to achieving compliance where logic and words may trump a pen and citation book
As you serve as a first responder, you will confront a wide range of emotional responses to this pandemic, so take time to process your thoughts
