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Tag: Policy
Procedures & Policies
New Seattle Policy to Limit Police Use of Ruses
The new ruse rules seek to set clear standards on how SPD officers can use the tactics going forward, and limits use to five scenarios.
October 31, 2023
Point of Law
Point of Law: What the Kobe Bryant Trial Means for Police
“I live in fear every day of being on social media and these (photos) popping up,” Vanessa Bryant testified. “I live in fear of my daughters being on social media and these popping up.”
March 1, 2023
Procedures & Policies
TX State Troopers Face Waistline Mandate
Officers who don't trim down by December can be denied promotions, overtime, or even be removed from enforcement duties completely.
April 19, 2022
Procedures & Policies
National LE Museum Hosting 14th Amendment Virtual Program Thursday
The 14th amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified in 1868, passed in the wake of the US Civil War and says that no State can “… deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”
February 22, 2022
Procedures & Policies
Chicago Police Propose Revised Foot Pursuit Policy
Foot pursuits stemming from minor traffic offenses remain prohibited under the revised policy. The revised policy also expands the role of supervisors to ensure there is appropriate supervision and communication if a pursuit is initiated, according to a statement from the police department.
February 14, 2022
Patrol
3 Not-So-Obvious Areas of Focus for Police Trainers in 2022
POLICE spoke recently with three internationally recognized police trainers to get their thoughts on not-so-obvious things that merit the attention of trainers.
January 24, 2022
Procedures & Policies
Civilian Oversight Asks Austin Police to Rewrite Use-of-Force Policy
The recommendations outlined suggest APD officers should do a better job of de-escalating tense situations, exhaust all other options before using force, give more warning before firing their guns and step in if they see fellow officers using force excessively.
October 14, 2021
Procedures & Policies
Chicago Adopts Strict Foot Pursuit Policy
Under the policy, which takes effect June 11, foot pursuits are "appropriate only when there is probable cause for an arrest or it is believed an individual has committed, is committing or is about to commit a crime."
May 27, 2021
Patrol
Chicago Officers May Soon Have to Ask Supervisors Before Starting Foot Chase
Rewriting police policy on all foot chases has now become a hot topic at City Hall. Alderman Brian Hopkins says an official in the mayor's office told him officers could soon be required prior to a foot chase to do what is now required before a vehicle chase: getting permission from higher ups.
April 21, 2021
Special Units
Michigan Department Changes Policy on Use of K-9 Assets in Apprehensions
The Saginaw (MI) Police Department has issued a policy change that mandates a significant change to the deployment of K-9 assets in the field—police dogs will no longer be used to apprehend suspects.
June 9, 2020
Procedures & Policies
Denver Police Department Bans Chokeholds and Makes Other UOF Policy Changes
The Denver Police Department on Sunday announced changes to the department's use-of-force policies, banning chokeholds and requiring officers to report any incident in which they point a sidearm at an individual.
June 8, 2020
Procedures & Policies
Biden Promises Police Reform in Campaign Speech, Suggests Officers Shoot for the Legs
The former vice president pointed to several bills he said Congress could pass right away to address "police brutality," including legislation that would outlaw chokeholds, limit the transfer of “weapons of war” to police departments, and create a new oversight and accountability model for use of force within police departments.
June 2, 2020
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