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In U.S. v. Turner, the court examines how the search incident to arrest doctrine and automobile exception justify vehicle searches
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
A suspect sued officers for civil conspiracy, excessive force and performing an unreasonable search after being searched in a public parking lot
Public safety agencies should continue to establish social media pages as long as they are properly labeled, post applicable restrictions and are neutrally applied
Documenting proper application of handcuffs, double-locking and checking for proper fit are some of the easiest risk management steps in policing
Our failure or refusal to ask for help when help is reasonably available can contribute to us getting hurt or killed
Why officers should stay away from words and images that could be used to challenge neutrality, integrity, or professionalism
What some civilians and LE critics perceive as an act of reckless disregard for life, is often merely the product of physiology – specifically, reaction time
Being told to f-off or anything similar may be evidence of poor breeding, but is also the burden of today’s public servants
This case reminds officers of the need to give short, clear commands directing a subject to make specific movements
Every small detail about a suspect’s behavior and an officer’s responsive actions must be preserved on the record
Police executives have collectively failed to teach officers how to assess a mass casualty threat and, more important, what to do about it
The proper opportunity – limited risk to innocent people or officers – is necessary for de-escalation to be successful
Don’t wait for an officer-involved shooting or other critical event to determine your agency’s policy and process for complying with records requests
We damage the law enforcement profession when we drive in a careless manner and with disregard for the very laws we enforce
How women officers are onboarded plays a big role in their acceptance and in turn their retention on the force
From the number of shots fired by an officer to the content of emails sent between cops, many factors can work against officers and agencies in the courtroom
Consider a roundtable discussion of these two cases during roll call training
