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.
New Gallup and Pew data show growing confidence in law enforcement across demographics, but lingering misconceptions still challenge community relations
The 9th Circuit upheld a warrantless search of a man on supervised release, emphasizing probable cause based on residence
The suspect posed “a clear and immediate threat” because he had just murdered two people, repeatedly fired at officers and abducted his infant son
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
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
