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.
In U.S. v. Keller, the 5th Circuit reaffirms the legality of Fourth Amendment border searches at immigration checkpoints
The agencies that invest in recruitment and retention strategies will be the ones that build strong, dedicated teams for the future
Facial recognition in law enforcement is promising, but concerns about accuracy, bias and privacy demand careful implementation
Court rules that the behavior of the dog, and the subject’s failure to control the dog, could lead a reasonable officer to perceive the dog as an imminent threat
Convictions on the criminal charge of failure to intervene should reverberate in every police agency across the nation
How law enforcement professionals can make better decisions when it comes to engaging in, refraining from or terminating vehicle pursuits
You don’t get to “win” the fight. You stop when the violence or active resistance has stopped
First responders like to avoid admitting their weaknesses and getting help with mental health struggles; isn’t it time for a change?
As a police officer, you need a personal support network to help you deal with trauma; your spouse and friends are a good place to start
Any SWAT team still doing things the same way they did even 10 years ago should quickly reevaluate the viability of their tactics
How can an agency best protect employees from the risks associated with heat illness and death?
The court determines whether to grant officers qualified immunity for allegations of excessive force
It’s helpful to know yourself and your peers well enough to detect significant changes that adversely impact on-the-job performance
When does the Sixth Amendment right to counsel attach? The court rules on when the right to counsel was implicated in a recent case
As agencies work to increase the number of women in law enforcement, more attention must be paid to cultural behaviors that hold women back
With an assist from the star QB, Lexipol will offer an expanded video version of the landmark CYCLE course
Complaints against our officers will never go away. However, don’t always perceive them negatively
A recent case demonstrates how evidence collection, whether it shows innocence or guilt, is essential for law enforcement investigators
The goal should be to end every traffic stop with the offending driver leaving the scene with a new perspective that makes them safer drivers
Part of being a good manager is watching for personal traits, distractions and other concerns that might lead to line-of-duty deaths
Don’t feel you always have to catch the “test ball” and take things personally
This is the true measure of financial success in law enforcement: being able to enjoy retirement in great physical and mental shape
Folks, remember to take that extra time to simply grab your keys and lock your patrol vehicle
Police conducted a warrantless search of the suspect’s property; the question before the court: Was the property abandoned?
The court determines if a traffic stop was lawfully (or unlawfully) prolonged and if the evidence discovered is admissible
When designing your next training, consider how you will promote not only learning, but learning transfer
Even though the appellate court held the subject was not seized, the court noted that the troopers had reasonable suspicion to detain her on suspicion of drug trafficking
Court rules that troopers had independent lawful bases to stop a defendant for a traffic violation and investigate drug trafficking based on collective knowledge doctrine
If your agency has become stagnant and complacent, viewing officers as liabilities rather than assets, you are more than likely hemorrhaging good officers
Today’s workforce demands chameleon leaders who not only know their people but can transition from one style of leadership to another
In this case, the court rules the suspect knew he had a choice and decided to speak anyway
The officers’ reasonable belief the subject could have been armed, coupled with his refusal to obey their commands to turn away, justified the use of the dog
Surely it would be utter foolishness to ignore a person walking up to a school with a rifle slung on her back and a handgun and other items on a gun belt. Here’s what a court had to say
MOST POPULAR
- Words and phrases to avoid when writing police reports
- From punji pits to pipe bombs: Booby trap awareness for law enforcement
- Public attitudes toward police are improving, but perception gaps remain
- Employee retention: Preventing a “great resignation” in your agency
- 6 things police officers can do every shift to stay mentally fit