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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 this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham outlines how LE and fire can cooperate effectively on scene
Agency leadership needs to trust the judgment of training personnel and deal with small problems before they become big ones
When good people get involved in high-risk, low-frequency events, you are much more likely to make a mistake; listen to learn why ongoing training is key for responders
What officers claimed was hostile behavior, the court determined was the plaintiff pressing to exercise his right to remain in his home and require a warrant for entry
Although teamwork is a natural element of publicsafety, it’s easy for leaders to become complacent and fail to pay sufficient attention to team dynamics
Gordon Graham on facilitating the sharing of knowledge by and between police departments
The lesson of both this case and the Byrd decision is that officers should ask any suspect who is not named in the contract about their control and authority to operate the car.
We must ensure the people who are using the equipment are trained, authorized and certified to do so
This case encourages officers to accurately and painstakingly report all factors relied upon to conclude there was reasonable suspicion to detain and reasonable suspicion to frisk
The appellate court decides whether an officer’s entry into the curtilage of a home was unlawful in a recent case
One thing we need to remember is that homelessness is not a crime. All people need to be treated with dignity and respect
Jocko Willink discusses the wellness challenges specifically facing first responders and strategies to strengthen wellness at every stage of the journey
Having the right resources at hand, and the peace of mind to be able to access them, is critical to crawling out of the pit your trauma has dug for you
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
SWAT
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
Financial Planning
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
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