Articles provide insight on a variety of topics of interest to the law enforcement community and serve as a source of training and information sharing.
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July 7, 2021
An Important Aspect of Building a Successful Case
To strengthen their cases, investigators should leverage the tool of jury instructions.
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July 7, 2021
Death and Loss in Law Enforcement
Officers’ exposure to death can harm them personally and professionally; however, agencies can follow several suggestions to help counter these effects.
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June 9, 2021
Focus on Media Relations: Earning Positive Press
By following these seven steps, agencies can improve the likelihood of receiving positive coverage.
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June 9, 2021
Compelled Internal Affairs Interviews and Fifth Amendment Rights
Agencies must protect the constitutional rights of officers accused of misconduct while preserving internal discipline and ensuring officer fitness for duty.
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June 9, 2021
Overcoming Investigative Assumptions
A case study illustrates how assumptions can create bias at the beginning of a death investigation and then shows how initial assumptions can, and sometimes should, be reexamined to resolve an investigation.
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May 6, 2021
Perspective: SWAT Team Activation—When, Why, and How
Any decision to use a SWAT team should be objective, documented, defensible, and ultimately reasonable.
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May 6, 2021
Taser’s Evolution Through the Courts
A historical overview of Taser application offers agencies a comprehensive understanding of the device to guide Taser training programs and lead officers to the appropriate selection of force.
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April 8, 2021
Perspective: The Champion—A Positive Force Within the Community
Balancing their roles as warriors and guardians, champions seek to better serve their communities through deep, meaningful involvement.
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April 8, 2021
Motivating and Retaining Today’s Officers
A useful model outlines ways—beyond offering higher salaries—that agencies can garner commitment and high performance from their personnel.
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April 8, 2021
A study gives important insight to investigators as to the locations and methods offenders choose when disposing of the bodies of homicide victims.
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March 11, 2021
Perspective: A Roadmap for Leadership
One leader shares valuable lessons learned along the way.
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March 11, 2021
Tactical Respect and Tactical Empathy
By learning and practicing tactical communication skills, officers more likely will gain compliance without resorting to force.
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March 11, 2021
Focus on Training: A Budget-Friendly, Reality-Based Solution
With creativity and innovation, one department found an inexpensive way to increase and improve active shooter and scenario training.
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February 11, 2021
Focus on Social Media: Effectively Managing Messages
Through social media, agencies can communicate directly with the public to help shape an accurate narrative of events and request necessary assistance.
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February 11, 2021
Officer-Involved Traffic Crashes
Strong policy, officer awareness, education, and training can have a positive effect on this unfortunate issue.
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