Despite the rise in popularity of de-escalation tactics and policies, there is very little research on de-escalation training in policing. In addition, there is no agreed-upon definition of de-escalation, and the exact approach and the tactics associated with it can vary dramatically.
When it comes to officers policing their own, the old adage is, “An officer can recall in vivid detail exactly what a suspect did a year ago, but can’t remember what a fellow officer did yesterday.” This “Code of Silence,” as it is described is the practice of closing ranks behind each other, clamming up, and protecting their own.
POST #21916 Bias is a natural part of the human condition — of how the brain works. And it affects how we make decisions, engage with others, and respond to various situations and circumstances. "Predictive processing" makes sense of the world by predicting what we will see and then [...]
POST #21238 Sexual harassment in the workplace is not always easy to objectively identify. The difference between friendliness and inappropriateness can mean different things to different people. Because sexual attraction can play a role in the day-to-day social exchange between employees, "the distinction between invited and uninvited-but-welcome, offensive-but-tolerated, and [...]
Some say the militarization of both rural and urban law enforcement may be attributed to the United States' involvement in wars during the 20th century, and to increasingly frequent encounters with violent protesters and criminals with automatic weapons, explosives, and body armor.
This FREE presentation prepares law enforcement officers and detention personnel to testify effectively during cross-examination by understanding how attorneys identify vulnerabilities, how impeachment works, how reports are compared against recordings and prior statements, and how officer demeanor affects credibility. It gives officers practical courtroom habits that support truthful testimony and [...]
A powerful synthetic opioid threat is resurfacing in Missouri. Nitazenes, a class of opioids first developed decades ago but never approved for medical use in the United States, are now being detected in the illicit drug supply across the country and here in Missouri. Through a school wastewater monitoring program [...]
A strong probable cause statement can make the difference between a case that moves forward and one that faces avoidable challenges in court. This practical webinar teaches officers, deputies, investigators, supervisors, and booking personnel how to write clear, factual, and legally defensible probable cause statements for reports, citations, affidavits, and [...]
Working in a jail setting means navigating not only daily challenges but also a complex web of legal responsibilities. Understanding the laws and rules that govern jail operations is essential to protect both staff and inmates, ensure safety, and uphold justice. This class, Legal Issues for Jail Staff, is designed [...]
Missouri Sheriffs’ Association
6605 Bus. Hwy. 50 West
Jefferson City, MO 65109
573-635-5925
Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM
6605 Bus. Hwy. 50 West Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: 573-635-5925
Fax: 573-635-2128
Email: info@mosheriffs.com
