Law enforcement in the United States of America has long been regarded as a noble profession but the admiration of many citizens is slowly diminishing. This change may be attributed to increased publicity of officers involved in less than stellar or criminal acts. Many [...]

With eighty eight percent (88%) of the approximately 18,000 law enforcement agencies in the United States having less than 25 officers, there is a strong argument for the creation of regional investigative teams that focus on investigating allegations of misconduct. [...]

Police departments, specifically their Office of Professional Standards (OPS) or Internal Affairs (IA), should have a set of standards or guidelines when dealing with personnel complaints. Treating every complaint from inception to completion with the same high standards, all while [...]