William Harvey

Decisions Made Easy

Can you defend your decision with your legal and ethical foundations? If not, prepare for discipline or problems.

How to Handle an APE Situation

Every department has had one or so, and will continue to have them. I'm not talking about a commissioner's kid getting a parking ticket. The commissioner's kid is arrested for a felony and the media is swirling.

Mob Rules: Was 2011 the Year of Lawlessness?

Two popular social movements in 2011—flash mobs and occupiers—placed a great strain on cities and their LE agencies. It wasn't long before both movements were infiltrated and hijacked by troublemakers bent on violence.

Iraqi Police Force Gets Ford PIs with WatchGuard Video Systems

The Iraqi Police Force has received 300 new Ford Police Interceptors equipped with WatchGuard Video's in-car dash-cam systems, according to the company.

N.J. Attorney General Suspends Use of Stun Gun

In a letter to law enforcement agencies, Attorney General John Hoffman said use of Karbon Arms' MPID stun gun has been suspended indefinitely. State police determined the device exposes officers to potential injury.

San Diego Police Adjust Body Camera Usage Policy Following Unrecorded Shooting

Zimmerman said at a news conference on Thursday in front of police headquarters that officers will be told to turn the recording on before they arrive at calls that “are likely to result in enforcement contact.”

Mass. Chief Asks to Remain Part-Time So Department Can Purchase Cruisers

If the police chief role becomes full-time, the salary would move from $10,000 to $36,000. Sarnacki would need to reapply for it.

“Accidental” Death of San Antonio Officer Now Ruled a Suicide

Officials say the officer was under investigation by the Rockport, Texas, Police for invasive visual recording of a teen inside a bathroom at a Rockport motel.