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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October 6, 2021
Perspective: Enhancing Your Agency’s Image During Challenging Times
In today’s difficult social and political environment, a dedicated social media presence can enhance your agency’s image and public perception.
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October 6, 2021
Implementing an Intelligence-Led Policing Process
The author provides recommendations for implementing an intelligence-led policing plan to effectively and proactively combat crime at all levels of law enforcement.
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October 6, 2021
Trauma-Informed Policing and Building Trust
A trauma-informed approach to policing will help build relationships, resilience, and trust within departments and communities.
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September 8, 2021
Suicide Prevention and Intervention Skills Training
Providing suicide prevention and intervention skills training to police agencies helps keep communities and officers safe.
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September 8, 2021
Police Chief Suicide: An Overlooked Issue
Moving toward evidence-based prevention begins with raising awareness through advocacy, research, and education.
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August 10, 2021
The Link Between Animal Cruelty and Human Violence
When investigating claims of animal cruelty, law enforcement should be aware of the well-documented link to violence against humans and other types of violent crime.
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August 10, 2021
Perspective: Blending Public and Private Law Enforcement
A hybrid police force can provide relief to agencies with staffing concerns.
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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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