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.
Court rules a woman’s voluntary consent to search was valid, emphasizing the officer’s calm tone and her understanding of rights
Court holds an officer’s view through a motel curtain gap was not a Fourth Amendment search, clarifying curtilage and expectation of privacy
Owners aren’t owed compensation for police damage to property from lawful searches, spotlighting a constitutional question ripe for review
Learn how social media fitness apps like Strava can expose law enforcement officers’ locations, compromising their safety and privacy
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Recruiting has its ups and downs; sometimes we’ve got an applicant pool and sometimes we have an applicant puddle
Through stories of resilience and loss, the film calls for agencies to prioritize officer mental wellbeing
Law enforcement agencies have long focused on engaging the public, but internal communication is equally important
Identifying the symptoms of stress in your life will help you to develop a personal resilience plan
The holidays can be magical, but they can also be stressful; as a first responder, you owe it to yourself to make it work for you
With a comprehensive plan in place, your agency can face civil unrest with confidence, knowing the mental and emotional wellbeing of your team is a top priority
Leadership plays a critical role at every stage of civil unrest preparedness — from planning to execution and recovery
U.S. v. Pena examines the legality of voluntary confession in a coerced rape case involving a confession and its admission in court
Examining conflicting court rulings on geofence warrants, highlighting concerns over privacy, constitutionality and law enforcement tactics
Closely following performance can prevent misconduct and improve agency effectiveness
Learn how leadership, organizational behavior and mission-critical tools build competence, confidence and trust in public safety agencies
If all you see are bandages and a bottle of antiseptic, then you need to be a little bit concerned
Court assesses reliability of photo array identification in United States v. Ruiz, where key ID evidence led to a conviction
How drug detection dog reliability in traffic stops impacted U.S. v. Collier, where a K-9 alert led to a drug conviction
Officer mental health is significantly impacted by the ongoing stressors experienced every day on the job – which is in part a physiological experience
The transition from idealistic rookie to cynical veteran often includes withdrawing from friendships and activities outside of law enforcement
Building resiliency requires a multi-faceted approach that includes both individual strategies and organizational support
Guidance for managing the emotions associated with the anniversaries of traumatic incidents
While it’s easy to rely on established case law, officers and legal professionals must avoid a one-size-fits-all approach
Today, most agencies have reduced or eliminated pensions; that means it’s on you to financially plan for retirement
Agents built a case against Ronald Carmona, using phone data and controlled buys to prove fentanyl distribution
How should officers respond to an ambiguous request for counsel following the Miranda warning?
In U.S. v. Chatrie, the 4th Circuit upheld geofence warrant data linking Chatrie to a robbery, ruling it didn’t violate the 4th Amendment
One of the most important things a public safety leader does is help those they supervise learn to participate in and adapt to changing conditions within their agencies
When an officer has “sufficient time to comprehend that a suspect was subdued,” continued force is unreasonable, but officers are given leeway to assess the threat level
The court ruled the officers’ use of force, aimed at stopping an armed driver who had shot a police K-9 and his handler, was not excessive
Properly designed and safely executed force-on-force training helps learners prioritize their actions during stressful encounters
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