Tag: Officer Conduct

Patrol

Four Hard Truths in Leadership

Stumbling blocks can hamper supervisors' efforts, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't keep trying.

September 1, 2017

Patrol

How To Motivate Law Enforcement Officers

With the challenges facing our country, highly motivated law enforcement officers and respected law enforcement agencies are needed now more than ever in our communities. Motivated officers with strong ethics are the most important elements in the long-term success of a law enforcement agency.

April 7, 2016

Training

Conducting Effective Meetings

Most facets of supervising can be placed in one of two categories: action or admin. The action parts are what supervisors usually enjoy doing the most. The admin side is a different story.

October 22, 2015

Training

Pittsburgh Officer Who Posed with Porn Star Faces Discipline

A Pittsburgh police sergeant now faces discipline for posing with an adult film star while wearing a unicorn mask during Friday's Pirates game.

July 21, 2013

Training

Milwaukee Officer Sues TV Station for Defamation

A Milwaukee Police officer has sued NBC affiliate WTMJ for "defamation of professional reputation" after the station aired a story that showed him in a negative light even though he had done nothing wrong.

July 2, 2013

Technology

Family Accuses Idaho Sheriff of Cyberbullying

The sister of a wanted fugitive claims the Latah County (Idaho) Sheriff's Office bullied him online, which played role in his decision to commit suicide on Sunday.

June 26, 2013

Careers

Telling the Truth

Intentional, malicious, or deceptive conduct will permanently destroy an officer's credibility. Should an officer violate these standards, there is no alternative other than termination or permanent removal from investigative duties.

June 20, 2013

Special Units

Manslaughter Trial Opens for Detroit SWAT Officer

Joseph Weekley has been accused of fatally shooting 7-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones during a dynamic entry while a reality TV crew from A&E's "48 Hours" gathered footage on May 16, 2010.

May 28, 2013

Patrol

Video: Boy Questions Vegas Cop, Encounter Goes Viral

In the video clip, Jeremy Drew can be seen questioning the unidentified officer, who had illegally parked his police motorcycle on a sidewalk to purchase a drink.

May 7, 2013

Vehicle Ops

Okla. Police Investigate Racy Cruiser Photos

Tulsa (Okla.) Police Chief Chuck Jordan launched an internal investigation after a local news outlet inquired about racy photos showing scantily clad women posing next to an agency vehicle.

April 29, 2013

Special Units

Video: Chicago Cops May Lose Jobs Over Gang Video

Two Chicago Police officers may lose their jobs after an online gang video showed them detaining a subject. They have been accused of unlawfully detaining the gang member and lying about it to Internal Affairs.

April 22, 2013

Patrol

Attorney: N.C. Cop Shot Self Rather Than Client

A gunshot wound that injured a Durham police officer was self-inflicted, an attorney for the man charged in the shooting said Wednesday during a first court appearance for his client.

December 18, 2012