Cuffing, searching and transporting in-custody subjects rank among the most common--and dangerous--things officers do. Unwavering dedication to remembering and diligently following proper procedures, protocols and tactics is an absolute must when it comes to officer survival. Here are some crucial reminders, shared by a Colorado Lieutenant, that can quite [...]
The nomination period for the award will close at 8 PM ET on Monday, May 20. As a reminder, the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing recognizes individual state, local, territorial, or Tribal sworn rank-and-file police officers, deputies and troopers for exceptional efforts in effective policing. The [...]
In this aerial photo, responders are seen near wreckage in the aftermath of a fatal, multi-vehicle pileup on I-55 in Manchac, La., Oct. 23, 2023. The National HIghway Traffic Safety Administration will release its estimate of traffic deaths for 2023 on Monday, April 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File) [...]
On National Peace Officers Memorial Day--and every day--we honor the memories of those officers who lost their lives while upholding their oath to protect their communities and the country. We also remember the loved ones and friends they left behind. May they know we share in their suffering. God [...]
Top 5 Things to Look for in a Public Safety Wellness App by the Lexipol Team First responders perform critical functions in society, diligently serving to help protect their communities by maintaining public safety. However, the demanding and often traumatic nature of this work can take a toll on [...]
From Gordon Graham at Lexipo Gordon Graham here with Today’s Tip from Lexipol. Today’s Tip is for all my law enforcement friends. How would you feel if your conduct was displayed on a billboard for the world to see? As a peace officer, you’re always in the spotlight. It’s vitally important that you conduct yourself in [...]
From Transportationtodaynews.com U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) are urging the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to move forward with rulemaking on impaired driving. The Senators asked Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to use the rulemaking process to implement the Reduced Impaired Driving for Everyone [...]
From Lexipol - A review of the research into the safety and effectiveness of various common shift regimens There are more than 18,000 federal, state, county and local law enforcement agencies in the U.S., according to the Department of Justice. Yet there is no standard for duration for shift scheduling: [...]
Today - May 1 - is the start of National Mental Health Awareness Month. It's a great time to get your team to begin talking about mental health. And it's a great time to use some of the free resources made available to us from organizations like the National [...]
Xiphos (KSEE-fohss) a doubled-edged, one-handed sword used by ancient Greeks. Xiphos is Lexipol's monthly legal newsletter, providing insight and analysis on topical legal cases from Ken Wallentine, Legal Advisor. Subscriptions are free for public safety officers, educators and public attorneys. From the author ~ I don’t get much mail [...]
Missouri Sheriffs’ Association
6605 Bus. Hwy. 50 West
Jefferson City, MO 65109
573-635-5925
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6605 Bus. Hwy. 50 West Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: 573-635-5925
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