National Preparedness Month: Strengthening Our 911 Centers
Every September, we join the nation in celebrating National Preparedness Month. For those of us who remember the early days of 911, it's...
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Constitutional Rights When Police Clear Homeless Encampments
According to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, homelessness in the United States is at its highest levels since...
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Navigating Stress: Strategies for Correctional Officers
In the high-stress environment of corrections, officers face unique challenges that can take a significant toll on their mental health....
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Improving Communication in the Comms Center
Communication is the lifeblood that keeps the operation running smoothly in the emergency communications center (ECC). Every word...
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Missouri 2024 Legislative Update
To be effective, law enforcement officers must keep current with changes in the criminal laws. In this year’s session, many criminal...
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How Missouri’s Sunshine Law Affects Law Enforcement
Chapter 610, Missouri Revised Statutes, is called the “Sunshine Law.” It governs what materials governmental agencies must disclose to...
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Iowa 2024 Legislative Update
In this year’s session, the Iowa Legislature passed many laws relevant to law enforcement and the justice system. These laws went into...
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Beating Burnout: Protecting the Best Resource in Your Center
In the high-stress environment of an emergency communications center (ECC), burnout, compassion fatigue, and anxiety can take a heavy...
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Learn More About Police Legal Sciences!
With a focus on helping public safety professionals make effective and ethical decisions, Police Legal Sciences, Inc. (PLS) has been a...
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Nurturing Positivity: Transforming the Culture of Negativity in 911 Centers
In the heart of emergency response lies the 911 center, a conduit of information where every second counts, and every call holds...
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Suggestibility in Police Interviews
A serious problem in Britain’s history and in Colonial America was the practice of using torture or other coercion to force people to...
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Next Generation 9-1-1: Beyond the Headset
Let’s start with a question. “What do you think of when you see or hear the term, ‘Next Generation 911?’” I imagine that your head is...
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Understanding Transgender Inmate Rights
In recent years, transgender inmate rights have emerged as a critical issue within the realm of corrections. The complex intersection of...
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Setting the Tone
In moments of crisis when every second counts, the first point of contact with emergency services can significantly influence the outcome...
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Your Call, Your Mission
Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m just a dispatcher,” or perhaps, “I’m just a call taker?” Maybe you’ve found yourself thinking these...
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Psychology Snapshot: Exploring Dispatch Pro Training
Every 911 call presents a unique set of challenges for dispatchers, and many have complex psychological elements. Some calls may involve...
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Inmate Voting
As we return to election season, jail officials must be mindful that they may be required to provide inmates with a method of casting a...
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AJA Partnership Announcement
Police Legal Sciences (PLS) is excited to announce our new partnership with the American Jail Association (AJA). This alliance aims to...
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Telecommunicator Week
Telecommunicator Week is a fantastic opportunity for agencies to recognize and appreciate the hard work and dedication of their...
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Reality-Based EMD Recertification Training
Although the exact process and timeline varies between certifying bodies, most EMD-certified dispatchers are required to complete 24...
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2024 Conferences
Join Us on the Road: Police Legal Sciences’ Conference Exhibition Schedule for 2024 Police Legal Sciences is committed to staying at the...
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What’s in a Salutation?
A dispatcher’s salutation is the first impression a caller gets of the dispatcher and their agency. A good salutation can help establish...
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Landlord-Tenant Law
When officers are called to a residence by a landlord or co-tenant and asked to remove someone from the property, what are they supposed...
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Police and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Officers are likely to encounter individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) while executing their duties. Officers can increase...
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