Changing times, changing terms
Excited Delirium: Understanding the Evolution Away from a Controversial Term
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Category: Law Enforcement
Understanding Excited Delirium: 4 Takeaways for Law Enforcement Officers
No matter what you call it, an aggressive person in crisis requires a careful response
Qualified Immunity for Fatal Shooting Involving a Vehicle as a Weapon
The appellate court reversed the trial court’s denial of qualified immunity
What Is “Clearly Established” Law?
So, what is the court’s message for the officer on the street?
Peaceable Conversation Didn’t Create Custody (Talk Nice, Think Mean)
There was no custodial interrogation requiring a Miranda warning
Police Not Liable for Damage from Armored Vehicles, Explosives and Gas
Though the Supreme Court could change its interpretation of the Takings Clause, it isn’t likely
Shh! We Have a Plan! Adaptive Decision Making in Law Enforcement
Asking what an officer saw and perceived can help reveal why mistakes were made
Strong Leaders in Law Enforcement: Starting & Staying the Course
“Everyone has a leadership philosophy”
From Carnies to Sunsets and Escalators: Finding the Unifying Threads of Tragedy
Industries outside public safety have a lot to teach us
Making Fitness a Priority As a First Responder
“The best thing you can do is some form of physical activity”
Addressing Law Enforcement Wellness Through Grant Funding
For agencies facing budge shortfalls, grants are key to delivering wellness resources
Heavy Fanny Pack, Oddly Carried, Justified Frisk
A “determination that reasonable suspicion exists need not rule out the possibility of innocent conduct”