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.
Grabbing and firing an officer’s gun during arrest results in a felon in possession of firearm conviction and a 110-month prison sentence
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
A simple policy shop for police has grown into a comprehensive suite of operational and wellness solutions for first responders
I always tell new leaders that it’s almost impossible to know your people until you know yourself
Courts may be open to some truly minimal “negligibly burdensome” delay
There is a strong relationship between emotional intelligence and building trust in the communities we serve
After Michael Friend made a sign reading “Cops Ahead,” an officer arrested him for “interfering” with a distracted driving investigation – here’s how the court ruled after Friend sued
First responders can change the story when it comes to wellness – and it all starts with you!
Bodycam footage that is properly integrated into your agency’s training program can have a profound impact on officer behavior and organizational culture
This case illustrates how good police work can easily be marred by failing to secure a warrant
If the first time you meet your community is after a tragedy, it’s too late. Your job is to know your community before you need to know them
The court noted probable cause “is not a high bar: It requires only the kind of fair probability on which reasonable and prudent people, not legal technicians, act.”
If you’ve never written an affidavit for a search warrant, now is the time to learn
Use your discretion and consider the situation from the driver’s perspective when you can and when appropriate
The appellate court held that the suspect, while not free to leave, was not in custody when an officer first questioned him in the park
Supervisors need to continually remind their officers about operational security, so all information stays in the hands of investigators
The defense attorney isn’t always interested in WHAT you say. Rather they’re more interested in HOW you say it!
Split-second decisions are inevitable in the law enforcement profession but reacting in a way that deprives people of their constitutionally approved rights is not
Whether using social media as an individual or as an agency, it’s important to consider the impact your words can have on you and the organization
Departments must be creative, and leaders must be innovative
An action that may be perceived as “mean,” yet doesn’t violate a clearly established constitutional right, will not lead to liability for an officer
“We can make a huge change on scene if we just spend 120 seconds with a community member.”
More than the use of a spotlight, what the officer didn’t do weighed against creating a detention
The best practice: Avoid a custodial arrest for misdemeanors not committed in the officer’s presence
A citizen questions whether an officer who publicly criticizes the sheriff and his deputies could work effectively alongside them
What’s the long-term impact of Armstrong v. Pinehurst? A study indicates some agencies reacted by altering policy in such a way that may have led to increased officer-involved shootings
You don’t know me, but I was once you. Whoever you are, I know what you’re worried about.
We live in a society that is more mobile and diverse than ever. Officers should learn what language resources are available before the need arises
Fifty years ago I was taught that the right-side approach on a traffic stop is the safest – and that message is just as relevant for recruits today
Personnel feel unrecognized, many do not trust agency leaders and few are willing to recommend their career to others. How can we fix this?
In this case, the suspect argued that, “The stop of the vehicle was improper because the officer made a mistake of law that the vehicle was stolen.”
If you’re in a first responder role and find yourself needing help, you likely have multiple avenues for support
