When science conflicts with public policy, truth can be obscured
The Danger of “Rearranging the Truth” in Public Safety
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Category: Law Enforcement
Increasing Police Accountability Through Early Intervention
Every officer must prevent or stop any misconduct by another officer and report officer misconduct when they become aware of it
What Makes Your Agency Tick? 3 Factors for Understanding Organizational Behavior
Structure, employee motivation and change management all play a role in how your agency functions
Reasonable Suspicion and the Crossbow
The fact that Coleman’s suspicious behavior was on school grounds “would immediately heighten a reasonable officer’s concern”
No Liability for Seizing Weapons of Man Taken for Mental Evaluation
The appellate court held a reasonable jury could find it was “standard procedure” for the officers to temporarily seize Torcivia’s guns
No Qualified Immunity for Arrest of Citizen Journalist Asking Questions
The lesson of this case reminds me of an old maxim from Verbal Judo, “If it feels good, it’s no good.”
Identifiable Risks Are Manageable Risks
The “10 Families” framework simplifies our approach to risk management
No Liability When Suspect Refused to Show Hands, Acted as if Drawing a Gun
The officers effectively balanced their investigatory mission with tactical considerations
Why & How to Perform a Law Enforcement Training Audit
Is it time to take a deep dive into your training materials and records?
Wellness Risk Management: The Below 100 Approach to Mental Health
We—the collective We—care about you and wish you well.
A Catalyst for Change: Managing Conflict in Public Safety Agencies
Your people are depending on you to work as their advocate when disputes arise
K-9 Entrances Lead to Suppressed Evidence in Stinker State
Pay attention, but don’t sound the alarm