The Need for Policy and Training Utilizing the Walker formula previously cited:  Does the policy-maker and/or trainer know to a moral certainty that officers will face situations that may involve sexual harassment, discrimination or misconduct in the law enforcement profession?  Would an [...]

The Second Brass Ring-Failure to Train Police agencies have an obligation to train its police officers for the recurring tasks that officers will face during their career.  Where it is foreseeable that a police officer will face a particular task [...]

Policy v. Custom/Operational Policy Most police agencies around the United States have made great efforts in developing policies and procedures for their departments.  The most important policies and procedures are those that impact “high risk/ critical tasks.”  High risk/ critical [...]

Introduction A major problem that has plagued law enforcement over the last two decades is sexual misconduct.  The long-standing men’s culture of law enforcement may have played a role in this pervasive problem.  In order to address this issue, law [...]