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 [...]
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 [...]
From Livingston County Sheriff Dustin Woelfle Daviess County Sheriff Larry Adams, Harrison County Sheriff Trevor Place, Mercer County Sheriff Jeffrey Spencer and I conducted a Capitol Walk (February 11) and spoke about many issues affecting our offices. Sheriff Adams and I sat in on a committee hearing on HB916 [...]
Hesitation, communication struggles and fear of looking inexperienced — here’s how to tackle these challenges head-on and build real confidence in the field. By Eric Tung for Police1.com Editor’s Note: This is the sixth installment in our newest series, “Ask Tung,” featuring Commander Eric Tung. With 17 years of experience as [...]
You’re a cop. You’re a mom. You’re a spouse or significant other. You’re a compassionate friend…and you’re a woman. You’re ALOT…and that can be complex, challenging and often overwhelming. In this FREE Calibre Press Webinar, sponsored by Vector Solutions and presented during Women’s History Month, Calibre Instructors Cyndy Velasquez and Carole [...]
From the Lexipol Team As the field of public safety continues changing at a breakneck speed, public safety leadership must change as well. The challenges faced by today’s fire service, EMS, corrections and law enforcement leaders are vastly different from those from even a decade ago. From navigating complex [...]
From the National Police Association /PRNewswire/ -- In the face of a relentless assault on our nation's well-being, the National Police Association (NPA) endorsed the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues (SOFA) Act. This legislation, championed by Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and his Senate colleagues, seeks to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances [...]
Zone 1 Missouri sheriffs made their presence known at the Missouri State Capitol today. Several sheriffs were able to meet with their local legislators - state representatives, and senators. "These meetings are an excellent way for us to share concerns from our citizens and provide our lawmakers an opportunity [...]
A New report released January 28, 2025 assesses methods of estimating prevalence of human trafficking in the U.S. BJS has released Human Trafficking Prevalence Estimation Feasibility Study. This third-party report presents findings from an environmental scan of international and domestic studies that estimate the size of the human trafficking [...]
In Balogh v. Virginia, the court held police have no duty to intervene to protect protesters from third-party violence during a rally By Ken Wallentine for Lexipol reprinted by Police1.com | Photo by Getty Images The court’s opinion begins: “Does the First Amendment protect speech amid violence? More specifically, [...]
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