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What a horrible idea! This has been tried before and has usually ended up in disaster and scandal. Just a few examples are: LAPD - Rampart Scandal, Miami PD - River Cops Scandal, Memphis PD - Tyre Nichols Scandal, and Washington DC Metro Police - Rush To Hire Scandal. Just another example of Cities and Law Enforcement Agencies not paying attention to history and making the same mistakes over and over again. When you hire unqualified and unsuited people for Law Enforcement positions you are doing a disservice to the profession, your agency, your officers, and your community. Never lower your hiring standards! International Association of Chiefs of Police Police Executive Research Forum National Police Chiefs' Council National Police Association National Policing Institute National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives National Sheriffs' Association Police Strategy Forum California Police Chiefs Association CA Commission on POST Southern Police Institute

In the first in a new chapter of The Police Student series, Policing Insight Academic Editor Dr Carina O'Reilly sets out the key issues for this chapter – how our criminal justice system works, why it works the way that it does, is it fulfilling its purposes, and why that matters for student police officers. ❝We’ll look at what all this means to you as student police officers, as well as outlining the different organisations within the system and the way that these various parts fit together.❞ ❝It is notable that few of these ‘purposes’ really involve the victim very much. Most are focused on the offender and their relationship to wider society; and we see this throughout our criminal justice system.❞ ❝The purpose of police investigations is, in theory, not to establish the truth of what has happened, but to identify the suspect and to provide to the CPS [Crown Prosecution Service] enough evidence that the prosecution can prove ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ that the suspect is guilty.❞ ❝We’re going to return to our big questions – does the criminal justice system work, and if not why? Is it fulfilling its purposes? Are those purposes the right ones? And how does all this affect the police?❞ [SUBSCRIBER ARTICLE] https://lnkd.in/deh8irW6 Find the whole series of 'The Police Student' articles here: https://lnkd.in/etUUsBzy #lawenforcement #policing #police #criminaljustice #traininganddevelopment #student

Discover the impact of a bachelor's degree on police officer salaries and explore the top paying police departments in the United States. Gain insights into the earning potential of law enforcement professionals and the difference a degree can make. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/exePZ58h #police #policeofficer #lawenforcement #degree

Many other Law Enforcement agencies will face this same exact problem regarding retention. Many medium sized and smaller agencies will not be able to compete with the compensation package and hiring bonuses that larger departments offer due to the financial difficulties/restrictions of their city/town/county. The growing money that larger agencies are offering are drawing away experienced Officers and recruits in numbers that make it difficult for smaller agencies to not only remain sufficiently staffed but obtain good candidates to fill those positions. If something isn’t done profession wide to address this issue, smaller agencies and their communities will continue to suffer from this problem. #police #policeofficers #officer #officers #policedepartment #policechief #lawenforcement #sheriff #deputy #cop #cops #staffing #retention #hiring #copscountpolicematter #policingmatter #policing #publicsafety #communitysafety International Association of Chiefs of Police Police Executive Research Forum Major Cities Chiefs Association National Police Association National Police Chiefs' Council National Policing Institute FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA) FBI National Academy California Police Chiefs Association California College and University Police Chiefs’ Association California State Sheriffs Association National Sheriffs' Association National Association of Field Training Officers CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF POLICE TRAINING OFFICERS National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives Police1 TEEX - Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services American Police Beat Law Enforcement Today https://lnkd.in/gGSdg3Xq

If the recruiting and retention crisis in law enforcement is not addressed, we unfortunately may see an increased number of smaller agencies disbanding due to the lack of personnel. Jurisdictions would then either look at either consolidated police services between multiple jurisdictions or the sheriff/state police taking over police services. Consolidated or contract police services are often cheaper and your jurisdiction might be policed by a larger agency. While the larger department might allow for more specialized Officers, the service they provide may not always be better, often it is less personalized to your communities concerns/cares, and the jurisdiction might end up with less people who actively patrol and police their jurisdiction. Since the founding of the Untied States, small town policing has been the American style of policing. As of 2002 this still holds true with approximately 86.9% of law enforcement agencies being 50 full time Officers and below (73.5% less than 25) and 85.2% of agencies serving a population under 25,000. While not always perfect, the American style of policing has been more innovative, creative, and impactful than nearly any other nations style of policing the last 120 years. If we want the tradition of small town/city policing to continue, Law Enforcement Leaders need to get serious about finding solutions to the #recruiting and #retention crisis in the profession. #police #lawenforcement #officer #policedepartment #policeofficer #policechief #sheriff #deputy #trooper #statepolice #policeauthority #officers #copscountpolicematter #policingmatters #leadership #hiring #standards International Association of Chiefs of Police Police Executive Research Forum Major Cities Chiefs Association National Police Chiefs' Council National Policing Institute TEEX - Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA) FBI National Academy National Police Association National Sheriffs' Association California Police Chiefs Association California College and University Police Chiefs’ Association California State Sheriffs Assn California Peace Officers' Association PORAC (Peace Officers Research Association of California) Police1 American Police Beat Law Enforcement Today National Association of Field Training Officers CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF POLICE TRAINING OFFICERS https://lnkd.in/g5aUQR-G

I came across this opinion piece/article in USA Today, written by two experienced Chiefs of Police who both served in Wisconsin (among other states), David Couper and Noble Wray. The two authors have composed a list of 7 steps which they say are needed to reduce citizen deaths at the hands of Police Officers. The first one listed is "Educating," in which the authors state that police agencies should only hire 4 year college grads "who should be screened for emotional intelligence." I don't see a serious return to a 4 year college degree requirement as a prerequisite for employment in most agencies, particularly at at the local level, as opposed to federal agencies; far too many college grads are bypassing public guardian careers for others that are far less stressful, and have for several years now. While the two bring up the disparaging numbers of civilian deaths by police in Europe vs. the U.S., the two authors have left out the fact that firearms are far more difficult to obtain there than they are here in the U.S.

What the last few days of riots has shown us- amongst many other things-is that to work quickly and efficiently Policing requires Police Officers and all the support staff and services; the justice system needs dedicated prosecutors; Courts need people-administrators, Judges, Magistrates, Probation, Ushers, Legal Advisers, Prosecutors, Counsel, Defence Advocates-and to retain and motivate these people requires better pay/fee remuneration. Ministry of Justice UK

“Hey friends, let’s talk about the misconceptions surrounding police officers and the importance of understanding the challenges they face in their line of duty. 🚓💬 In today’s world, it’s all too easy to fall prey to misconceptions and stereotypes about law enforcement. From assumptions about their job requirements to criticisms of their actions, police officers often find themselves at the center of intense scrutiny and debate. But here’s the thing: being a police officer is no easy task. It’s a demanding and often thankless job that requires courage, integrity, and a commitment to serving and protecting the community. Yet, despite their best efforts, officers are sometimes misunderstood or unfairly judged based on misconceptions rather than reality. That’s why it’s crucial for us to take a step back and try to understand the challenges that police officers face on a daily basis. From navigating complex legal situations to putting their lives on the line to keep us safe, officers encounter a myriad of obstacles that most of us can only imagine. By fostering empathy and open-mindedness, we can bridge the gap between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Instead of jumping to conclusions or perpetuating stereotypes, let’s take the time to listen, learn, and gain a deeper understanding of the realities of policing. So, let’s challenge ourselves to see beyond the misconceptions and support our police officers as they work tirelessly to uphold justice and protect our communities. Together, we can build trust, foster dialogue, and create a safer, more united society for all. 💙👮♂️ #SupportOurPolice #UnderstandingTheBadge #CommunityUnity #JamieSilversProfessionalDetailing”

Uvalde school police chief resigns a year after taking the job. Details are currently unknown. Broadly speaking, school police chiefs and #schoolsecurity directors typically serve at the pleasure of the #superintendent and #schoolboard. This exposes them to greater influence of school politics. In some cases, it costs them their jobs. #Schoolleaders and their #schoolsafety directors need to be better prepared and supported for managing the "poli-tricks" of school safety. https://zurl.co/D6lc

During a staffing crisis, hard decisions have to be made about what cases get worked and what cases get suspended. I see no issues with immediately suspending non-violent criminal cases that have no suspect information, no evidence, and investigative leads after the initial police report. However, suspending 264,000 cases 4,000 of which involved sexual assaults, due to lack of personnel since 2016 seems quite high. This issue didn’t start under this Chief’s watch, however it broke during his tenure and he will own it. However, the old Watergate question does apply here, “What did the Chief know and when did he know it?” #police #policeofficer #policeofficers #officer #officers #lawenforcement #lawenforcementofficer #policechief #policedepartment #sheriff #deputy #marshal #constable #federalagent #fbi #atf #dea #doj #cop #cops #copscountpolicematter #policematter #policingmatters #policing #p1 #iacp #perf #policeman #publicsafety #communitysafety #publictrust #protectandserve #criminaljustice #criminaljusticesystem #leadership #leadershipmatters #failedleadership #leadershipfailure #leadershipdevelopement #respect #law #accountability International Association of Chiefs of Police Police Executive Research Forum National Police Chiefs' Council National Police Association National Policing Institute National Sheriffs' Association National Police Chiefs' Council CALEA National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives California Police Chiefs Association CA Commission on POST Police1 Law Enforcement Agency/Government American Police Beat TEEX - Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services https://lnkd.in/g4i_vXiv