Problems lying in wait are just that. It is not a question of if, but when.
Problems Lying in Wait: Why We Should (But Don’t) Conduct Root Cause Analysis in Public Safety
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Category: Law Enforcement
Public Safety Grants Year in Review: Trends and Lessons Learned
Lexipol’s grant experts weigh in on what we learned and what it means for 2022
The Power of Persuasion and an $85 Glass of Wine
Some people are very good at using actions and words to shape your thinking
FY22 Funding for Law Enforcement Starts with Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation
$64.7M in funding is available, with more than 100 awards anticipated
6 Types of Confidential Sources for Patrol Officers
Tap into key members of the community for insight and information
Keep Asking Why: Root Cause Analysis of a Contemporary Tragedy
Without such a process, blame and overreaction can leave many problems lying in wait
Public Safety Policy Development: Key Considerations
Define what policy is, how it will be developed and how you’ll measure the impact
Failure to Follow Training Isn’t a Monell Claim
This is an example of the challenge faced in suing a government agency under a Monell claim
The Monell Claim Story Hour
An “isolated or sporadic incident” usually will not lead to liability under Monell
Child-Molesting Grandpa’s Phone Admissible
This case is a great illustration of Rule 404(b) and what it means for cops
Vehicle Frisk Suppression Reversed, Creating New Rule for Frisks
The court’s very lengthy opinion is a nice review of the frisk doctrine
Exigent Circumstances Saves Evidence of Child Sexual Exploitation
There was probable cause to enter and a fair probability the devices contained evidence