Public Perception

Suspicious person calls and third-party racial profiling

Can officers avoid contacting the suspected person if they believe the caller was acting out of their own bias toward someone’s appearance?

Co-opting the police: What can be done about 'profiling by proxy'?

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It is imperative police executives recognize and mitigate the perils of 911-driven complaints that can entangle their officers in the biases of others

3 ways eCitation solutions help boost officer safety

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Now there's a way you can protect your officers while optimizing their time with citations

When cops are not welcome: Command staff perspectives on officers being refused service

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What is the proper response when a police officer is asked to leave an eating establishment?

How to respond to a denial of service at a restaurant or coffee shop

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Police, fire and EMS personnel need to prepare for being asked to leave a restaurant, coffee shop or grocery store

Police aren’t above the law. Are we driving like we are?

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We damage the law enforcement profession when we drive in a careless manner and with disregard for the very laws we enforce

Report: Reducing dog shootings in police encounters

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When pet dogs are shot by police, this can erode public trust and legitimacy and result in increased risks to bystanders and officers

A letter to the American public: Why the New York water attacks matter

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Civilians need to understand that these are thinly veiled attacks on law and order, not playful fun

Bodycam vs dash cam: Which might give you the best break in court?

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New research reveals that people assign blame differently after viewing bodycam versus dash cam footage

25 ways policing has changed (and why you should embrace it)

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We all are experts at change on the street, but when change happens inside the department, everyone seems to lose their mind

Training Day: Setting up use of force training for community education

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How to educate your local media and community members about police use of force before a controversial incident occurs

Opinion: Why the Senate should consider class protection for officers under public accommodation laws

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Recent news stories show an increasing trend of exclusionary behavior by businesses toward police

Why the Starbucks incident demands a rational response from cops

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There is a great teaching moment that is at risk of being squandered by law enforcement

Vision 2029: Policing in the next decade and beyond

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The inaugural Vision 2029 police leadership conference will focus on the critical leadership challenges that will define the policing profession over the next 10 years