In determining the appropriateness of a particular use of force, the Department is guided by constitutional law, as interpreted by U.S. Supreme Court. The Fourth Amendment supplies a constitutional baseline…
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Learn MoreThis study examines law enforcement programs for mental health crises. The paper describes municipal governments’ specialized approaches to mental health emergencies. It also addresses alternate solutions’ effectiveness and then discusses…
Learn MoreInvestigating crimes against children has been at the forefront of law enforcement’s initiatives to dedicate specialized manpower and equipment in order to battle this issue. Read about the realities of…
Learn MoreThe current system of offender supervision is often inefficient and poses an increased risk to public safety. Full forensic examinations are not practical for the majority of community supervision cases.…
Learn MoreIn an increasingly digital world, law enforcement agencies have had to adapt decades-old techniques to police both the physical and cyber world. This means understanding how criminals use technology and…
Learn MoreDoes adverting a school attack ensure that the threat of violence has been mitigated? This case study analyzes an averted school attack at a Michigan high school and an act…
Learn MoreThis white paper highlights many of the resources available to law enforcement partners, including training and grant opportunities, to increase nationwide resilience to evolving threats.
Learn MoreThis guide for canine handlers contains cutting-edge research on the effects of temperature, humidity, and “warm-up periods” on the detection capabilities of working canines.
Learn MoreThe National Policing Institute, with support from Arnold Ventures, conducted a study to understand how small and rural law enforcement agencies respond to calls involving people who are in crisis.…
Learn MoreThroughout 2021, the National Policing Institute, formerly known as the National Policing Institute, engaged with communities and policing organizations throughout the country to support and enhance local collaboration and further…
Learn MoreThis report examines the extent to which federal agencies developed policies, procedures, and training on the use of less-lethal force during demonstrations; reported their use of such force during deployments…
Learn MoreLaw enforcement is a unique occupation whose members have unique needs. It can be difficult to find mental health and wellness practitioners who clearly understand the nature of the law…
Learn MoreFollowing years of visceral outcry for police reform, President Barack Obama launched The President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing (“the Task Force”), which submitted its final report in May…
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