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When should investigators watch video evidence? A novel approach in America’s heartland

2025-03-17T16:01:50-05:00

The Omaha Police Department has adopted an approach where its interviewing investigators do not watch video evidence before interviewing officers involved in serious uses of force Originally published on the Force Science website. Republished here with permission. By Thomas McCarty Much ink has been spilled on the controversial question of [...]

When should investigators watch video evidence? A novel approach in America’s heartland2025-03-17T16:01:50-05:00

How law enforcement can detect and apprehend criminal drone pilots at large events

2025-03-17T15:51:53-05:00

Drones are an escalating threat to stadiums, concerts and public gatherings — but law enforcement faces legal roadblocks. Here’s how multi-layered drone detection technology helps track, identify and stop bad actors. By Yaniv Mendelson and Robert Tabbara for Police1.com Today, law enforcement is being increasingly tasked with protecting large, [...]

How law enforcement can detect and apprehend criminal drone pilots at large events2025-03-17T15:51:53-05:00

How supervisors can identify signs of officer fatigue

2025-03-10T11:56:28-05:00

Fatigue can be hazardous for law enforcement officers who must always remain alert and focused on their duties By Jarrett Morris for Police1.com   Police Officer Fatigue Pause Unmute Current Time 1:03 Duration 2:23 Loaded: 89.90% Quality Levels Fullscreen Across the country, mandatory overtime is common among law enforcement agencies. What is the [...]

How supervisors can identify signs of officer fatigue2025-03-10T11:56:28-05:00

AI police report writing ahead: Proceed with caution

2025-03-10T11:40:09-05:00

Faster police reports, less paperwork — but at what cost? The risks and rewards of AI in law enforcement. This article is based on research conducted as a part of the CA POST Command College. It is a futures study of a particular emerging issue of relevance to law [...]

AI police report writing ahead: Proceed with caution2025-03-10T11:40:09-05:00

MADD Invites Law Enforcement to Candlelight Vigil

2025-03-06T21:35:59-06:00

MADD Missouri is honored to host our first statewide candlelight vigil, and we would like to extend a special invitation to our law enforcement partners to join us in support of victims and survivors. The vigil will take place on April 7th from 9 AM to 11 AM at the Missouri State Capitol Building. We [...]

MADD Invites Law Enforcement to Candlelight Vigil2025-03-06T21:35:59-06:00

Why Do Debriefings?

2025-03-06T21:08:02-06:00

By Alexis Artwohl, Ph.D. [This article was originally published in The Tactical Edge, the professional publication of the National Tactical Officer’s Association (NTOA), and is reprinted with permission. ntoa.org] TRUE OR FALSE QUIZ Critical incidents are psychologically devastating and likely to cause post-traumatic stress disorder. In order to prevent post-traumatic [...]

Why Do Debriefings?2025-03-06T21:08:02-06:00

XIPHOS Timely Legal Advise

2025-03-03T10:42:57-06:00

In a democratic society (or a constitutional republic, if you prefer), the requirements of public safety must be carefully balanced with the protection of individual rights. Our law enforcement officers play a critical role in maintaining order, investigating crime and ensuring community well-being, but their actions are limited by [...]

XIPHOS Timely Legal Advise2025-03-03T10:42:57-06:00

Message from Missouri’s 911 Service Board Executive Director

2025-02-24T11:54:38-06:00

Message from the Executive Director Hello all! As I look back on 2024 as a whole, I reflect on many of the successes and challenges this year has been filled with. Throughout 2024 the 911 Service Board and staff have been managing as a priority the NG911 and GIS [...]

Message from Missouri’s 911 Service Board Executive Director2025-02-24T11:54:38-06:00

The Interview Game: Surviving the Media Circus When You’re in the Center Ring

2025-02-23T09:40:59-06:00

Tips from a Lieutenant Officers and media representatives are destined to share the same turf. It only makes sense for them to peacefully co-exist in such a way that they can each do their job with minimal aggravation and disruption from the other. If the relationship works properly, the [...]

The Interview Game: Surviving the Media Circus When You’re in the Center Ring2025-02-23T09:40:59-06:00

Law Enforcement Today Shock report: The average time served in state prisons is 1.3 years

2025-02-17T17:43:09-06:00

by: Leonard Sipes | Source: Law Enforcement Today Analysis Originally written for Crime in America. Republished with permission | Photo by by Emiliano Bar is licensed under Unsplash unsplash.com Critics of what some describe as over-incarceration may need to reevaluate their claims in light of updated data based on a January 2025 publication from [...]

Law Enforcement Today Shock report: The average time served in state prisons is 1.3 years2025-02-17T17:43:09-06:00
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