Procedures & Policies: Page 11

PowerDMS Announces the 2018 State of Policy in Law Enforcement Survey

For the third consecutive year, the survey will collect data and opinions from law enforcement leaders throughout the country to produce a comprehensive report on the current state of policy and training in policing today. To participate in the survey, visit www.stateofpolicy.com.

Washington Department Set to Update its Use-of-Force Policy

Chief Craig Meidl said that most of the department is already using the proposed principles and tactics — including using time, distance, cover and de-escalation — but said that some officers who “could benefit from those being codified in an official policy.”

The Spokane (WA) Police Department is planning to roll out a new use-of-force policy this fall. Image Courtesy of Spokane PD / Facebook.

Nuance Teams Up with CAD/RMS Provider Nexgen

This partnership is designed to meet public safety's needs by combining Nuance's powerful Dragon Law Enforcement speech recognition technology with Nexgen's robust set of software system offerings – with both partners bringing decades of experience in their sectors to bear.

Texas City Settles “Pool Party Incident” Lawsuit

The City of McKinney (TX) announced that it has settled a lawsuit filed on behalf of Dajerria Becton, the bikini-clad teenager who was seen on a viral video being taken to the ground by McKinney Police Officer Eric Casebolt.

Image courtesy of McKinney Police Department / Facebook.

California's Push to Change Police Use-of-Force Standard Moves Forward

A California Senate committee advanced the legislation that would allow police to use deadly force only in situations where it is necessary to prevent imminent and serious injury or death to the officer or another person.

Black Lives Matter Planning Protest Outside Mesa PD

Black Lives Matter announced on Facebook that they will rally at Mesa police headquarters in response to two recent events that have come under criticism for excessive force.

San Diego Officer Shoots Self Pursuing Suspect Near Marathon

An officer was accidentally shot pursuing an active shooter suspect in downtown San Diego during the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon. Police arrested a woman who had been armed with an airsoft gun.

Deployment Strategies for Handheld Thermal Imagers

Forward-thinking agency heads and even individual officers or agents are no longer waiting for someday because they realize the needs are great and the cost of handheld thermal technology is now within reach of nearly any group or professional.

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For Community Policing to Succeed, Walking Around Isn’t Enough

Columbia Southern University

Community policing is a way for members of a community and the local police to work hand-in-hand, but what all does it require of residents and volunteers, and how does a community ensure a successful program?

How To Deal With Being Passed Over For Promotion

Although when you don’t get the promotion it might seem like the end of the world, it isn’t. Here's how to handle this situation.

How to Respond to an Emotionally Disturbed Person

In dealing with EDPs, one must use a variety of skillsets to de-escalate or defuse situations, requiring officers to communicate respectfully, practice active listening, and avoid stereotyping.

Batons: More Than Just a Club

The baton is a multi-purpose tool that you can use to strike a subject, push a subject away, or as a lever to move a subject into a control position.

Many law enforcement officers no longer carry a baton, but it is still a very useful tool. The baton gives officers another effective force option. (Photo: Peacekeeper Products International)

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