Policy

Reporting Use of Force
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Patrol canines can be utilized as a valuable supplement to police resources, due to their superior senses of smell and hearing and their physical capabilities...
Incident Command
Many law enforcement agencies utilize the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the primary method to prepare for, respond to, and manage critical incidents. NIMS is...
Transportation of Prisoners
All prisoners should be treated in a humane manner and with due regard for their physical safety and protection consistent with sound principles of prisoner...
Vehicular Pursuits
The primary mission and sworn duty of every law enforcement agency and officer is to protect and to serve the public. When determining whether to...
Resources
Sexual Harassment & Misconduct
Police executives have a vested interest in prohibiting sexual harassment at work, both from a moral and an economic viewpoint. Further, members of law enforcement...
Facial Recognition
Facial recognition technology can be helpful in identifying possible suspects or persons of interest by performing a comparative analysis of facial attributes observed in digital...
The Sexual Assault Supplemental Report Packet

The Sexual Assault Supplemental Report Packet is to be used for the reporting, recording, and investigation of all sexual assault incidents. The packet supports...
Tip Sheets: Enhancing Agency Response to Domestic and Sexual Violence
These tip sheets provide strategies for enhancing your agency’s response to domestic and sexual violence by focusing on key areas such as agency mission, the...