Law enforcement agencies should recognize that the pooling and coordination of resources among regional law enforcement and criminal justice agencies is often the most effective and...

These documents discuss an interagency assistance policy intended to define the capabilities and obligations of participating departments to respond to emergency situations outside their own jurisdiction. Agencies...

Naloxone - commonly known by the brand name, Narcan - can be used to treat a narcotics overdose in an emergency. These documents explore the primary issues surrounding...

The search warrant is one of the more powerful and valuable tools in the law enforcement arsenal. While the process of applying for and obtaining...

Off-duty officers may encounter criminal activity during which they must decide whether to take enforcement action. This decision involves careful consideration of an officer’s duty...

The accuracy and professionalism of investigations of incidents involving officer use of deadly force can have a significant impact on involved officers, their respective agencies...

A law enforcement agency’s goal should be to coordinate juvenile justice and delinquency prevention that meets the needs of juveniles, while holding juveniles accountable for...

Law enforcement crime analysis functions should include collecting, organizing, analyzing and interpreting crime and incident data to evaluate past performance and identify criminal activity patterns and...

All law enforcement personnel must be mindful of and exercise fiscal responsibility in the use of public funds and resources. Overtime pay requires particular attention...

Health care professionals predict that a pandemic influenza outbreak is highly likely, if not inevitable, based on current conditions and historical data. Should the current...