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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
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
Jails must continue to fill a vital role within the public safety and criminal justice realms while battling the coronavirus
Steps to keep officers safe, healthy on the frontlines while serving their communities
Public safety employers have statutory mandates to protect their employees and the public from these diseases
Although LEOSA was written with the intent to allow active and retired officers broad powers to carry firearms nationwide, many legal issues remain unresolved
Join Lexipol to learn how departments can improve the process of taking officer statements following use of force incidents
The court cited several actions by officers that showed they were conceivably trying to mitigate a suspect’s discomfort and breathing difficulty
Both strip searches and visual body cavity searches incident to arrest must be supported by a reasonable suspicion the suspect is concealing contraband
Lexipol’s Gordon Graham and a panel of experts share the steps your agency can take to make the roads safer for cops
While our instinct is often to fight the allegations, there are serious ramifications when a case goes to trial and results in a large verdict against your agency
Officers must ensure the stated basis for a no-knock entry is included in both the affidavit and the warrant
Public safety professionals of all ranks and positions can learn to convey messages of hope and resiliency
This case is a reminder that when practicable, officers should allow time for a subject to comply with commands
Lie about evidence, mislead the court and cause a miscarriage of justice, and monetary damages may follow
The correct response to public outcry following a use of force incident is to conduct a thorough investigation, not rush to change laws or policies
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