See the link below to the report on the Madison PD policy and procedure review.
Tag: Police Operations
Pros and cons of firearms simulators | Modern Policing
A news reporter reviews his experience using a local agency’s firearms simulator in this article. He learned that use-of-force situations can be unpredictable and fast-changing, but he also felt that the simulation operator frequently chose worst-case branching options. The result can be “negative training” — officers try deescalation but end up getting shot, learning that…
— Read on gcordner.wordpress.com/2020/01/21/pros-and-cons-of-firearms-simulators/
Dallas Police Chief Reneé Hall: is she showing strong leadership or facing a ‘glass cliff’? – Lake Highlands
In a recent post about Dallas Police Chief and Lake Highlands resident Reneé Hall, a Facebook reader commented that her leadership position was an example of the “glass cliff.”
— Read on lakehighlands.advocatemag.com/2020/01/renee-hall-glass-cliff/
Baltimore state’s attorney blasts police union’s ‘political rhetoric’ after video shows mob attacking officer | Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV
Baltimore’s state’s attorney, Marilyn Mosby, took aim at the city’s police union Saturday after union officials condemned a violent attack Friday night against a city police officer.Mosby accused the police union of “fanning the very flames they then call on me to put out,” saying union official …
— Read on foxwilmington.com/headlines/baltimore-states-attorney-blasts-police-unions-political-rhetoric-after-video-shows-mob-attacking-officer/
Deadly police chases kill dozens in NJ, catch few fleeing crooks
Many police pursuits across the nation end tragically and disproportionately affect black people. Chases often start with a traffic violation.
— Read on www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2020/01/02/deadly-police-chases-kill-dozens-nj-catch-few-fleeing-crooks/2777140001/
Understanding and Responding to Crime and Disorder Hot Spots | Bureau of Justice Assistance
Understanding and Responding to Crime and Disorder Hot Spots | Bureau of Justice Assistance
— Read on bja.ojp.gov/library/publications/understanding-and-responding-crime-and-disorder-hot-spots
Naming the Threat | The New Republic
The scourge of police violence targeting Black women
— Read on newrepublic.com/article/156011/naming-threat
Atlanta Police Implements “No Pursuit” Policy, Effective Immediately – Patrol – POLICE Magazine
I wonder how long this will last? Is this the best policy for the police and community? Is there ever a situation where police should engage in a pursuit?
Officers with the Atlanta (GA) Police Department will not be allowed to engage in a vehicle pursuit after Chief Erika Shields sent a letter to her personnel stating that the agency is implementing a no pursuit policy effective immediately.
— Read on www.policemag.com/537222/atlanta-police-implements-no-pursuit-policy-effective-immediately
A better way to fight New York’s fare-beating problem
As the MTA seeks more control over policing its system, it can make civil enforcement more efficient and consistent.
— Read on nypost.com/2019/12/01/a-better-way-to-fight-new-yorks-fare-beating-problem/
Phoenix police shootings: Numbers fall to 15 in 2019 after public outcry
In 2019, Phoenix police officers shot at 15 people, a significant drop from the record number the year before. Officials and advocates discuss why.
— Read on www.azcentral.com/in-depth/news/local/arizona-investigations/2019/12/30/phoenix-police-shootings-officers-use-of-force-decline-2019-henry-rivera/2612466001/
Future of Policing 