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.
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
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
Being proactive is key to this California agency’s employee wellness program
This white paper details four mistakes commonly made by public safety agencies when it comes to evaluating personnel
From 2008 to 2017, more than half a million LEOs were assaulted—most by people using personal weapons. This trend points toward the need for safer contact and interview techniques
Many public safety employees experience a type of identity crisis when they leave the job – here are some ways to cope
Your daily and ongoing responsibility is to ask yourself, what problems are lying in wait?
