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Responding to the myriad of issues and demands placed on law enforcement agencies by diverse community groups can often be overwhelming for law enforcement executives. Even with the best intentions an...
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Robert “Ethan” Saylor was a 26-year-old man who enjoyed going to the movies. He also had Down syndrome, a genetic condition that often causes intellectual and developmental delays. In February 201...
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Domestic violence is an underreported crime. Victims are hesitant to report for a variety of reasons including fear of reprisal by the perpetrator, shame, and worry that no one will believe them. The ...
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Being a law enforcement officer in today’s society is a challenging and complex task; it requires officers to be free from bias and intolerance in order to perform their duties well. At present, lim...
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The potential uses for police UAVs seem, at present, almost limitless. Many UAV models are cheaper than cruisers and helicopters to purchase and operate, and their ability to fly and hover at varying ...
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Do the police exhibit bias when deciding to shoot? Experimental studies have yielded mixed evidence, and, until last year, there was no reliable national-level data pertaining to citizens killed by po...
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Most law enforcement professionals know that intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual assault investigations can be the most challenging cases they will work during their careers. These cases often ...
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In the context of violence against women and gender-based violence, these two words are a cornerstone of the efforts undertaken by law enforcement and victim advocates in Vermont. Those two simple wor...
