The Pros and Cons of Personal Electronics in the 911 Center: A Dispatcher’s Perspective
Having worked both on the floor and in management in a 911 center, I have a unique perspective on the use of personal electronics in such...
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Missouri Treatment Courts
A vital responsibility of law enforcement is to enforce the drug laws through diligent, often dangerous, investigation of those who break...
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Powers of Arrest
One of the fundamental powers of law enforcement officers is the power to make arrests. The better that officers understand and...
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Elder Financial Exploitation
Financial exploitation of the elderly is a huge problem which is becoming worse. In 2022, the FBI reported $3.1 billion in losses from...
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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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