News analysis roundup: Patrol issues, police reform & hot topics

Breaking down key LE events. December 26, 2021 | [View as webpage]( Dear Police1 Member, Some of the highest-viewed articles on Police1 deal with the analysis of current events. The Police1 editorial team works closely with columnists to identify incidents where a review of what happened and a discussion of the implications for law enforcement would be beneficial to Police1 readers. In today's newsletter, we highlight some of the key articles in 2021 that analyzed breaking news, broke down critical issues and discussed impactful events. Stay safe, — The Police1 Team PATROL ISSUES [A 21st-century threat: Doorbell camera safety tactics for police]( By Lawrence Lujan Several high-profile incidents illustrate the risks this new form of home surveillance pose to LEOs [Analysis: Playing music not advised while being recorded]( By Gordon Graham The tactic of a cop playing music while a member of the public is recording them to prevent the dissemination of the material online does not pass the “smell test” [Scene management: The first 10 minutes after a multi-vehicle collision]( By Steve Strull Any line officer or front-line supervisor arriving first on scene to a multi-vehicle collision is faced with a multitude of initial scene management procedures [A letter to the American public: There is no such thing as 'the least' amount of physical force]( By Kyle Sumpter The notion of the least amount of force sounds nice, which makes it deceptively easy to believe – however, the concept is inherently flawed [ ] [This device is a secret weapon against drug traffickers]( [ ] Operation HOPLON aims to weaken the global trade in narcotics by disrupting the illicit precursor chemical supply using Raman technology. [Read the story]( [ ] [ ] [ ] [Shifting the culture of evidence management ]( [ ] Your agency can improve efficiency and effectiveness through these changes. [Read the story]( [ ] [ ] POLICE REFORM [LE coalition opposes Illinois ‘anti-police' bill and here’s why]( By Ed Wojcicki The SAFE-T Act restricts LE’s ability to pursue offenders and make arrests [Washington’s new laws tie the hands of law enforcement officers]( By Tim Dees These laws will cause every law enforcement and corrections agency and all its officers to reconsider the way they go about their jobs [A letter to the American public: Law enforcement officers cannot read minds]( By Kyle Sumpter When asked to predict an assailant’s intent, officers can only guess, based on articulable observations compared with experience [5 changes in LE since the death of George Floyd]( By Police1 Staff A look at some of the reforms police agencies and cities have implemented HOT TOPICS [Cop’s career ended by a $25 online donation and 'words of encouragement']( By Val Van Brocklin Don’t let this be you [5 takeaways for police recruiters from the ‘Who wants to be a cop?’ series]( By Janay Gasparini, Ph.D. A journalist shadowed three Florida police recruits in the academy. Here’s how we can use their experiences to guide police recruitment efforts [State your case: Should law enforcement respond to mental health crisis calls?]( By Jim Dudley and Chief Joel Shults, EdD Many cities are piloting programs that take police officers out of certain duties such as mental health response [Why banning the NYPD at NYC Pride is unsafe and unprogressive]( By Janay Gasparini, Ph.D. This annual celebration of inclusivity is now exclusive of hundreds of gay officers who risk their lives daily and serve their communities with dignity and honor [Police1]( does not send unsolicited messages. You are receiving this email because you are a Police1 member and subscribed to this newsletter. If you do not want to receive this newsletter, you can [opt-out here](. If you no longer wish to receive any email messages from Police1, [click here to unsubscribe]( from all mailings. Copyright © 2021 Lexipol. 2611 Internet Blvd., Ste. 100, Frisco, TX 75034.