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Police officials are confronted daily with ethical issues and the use of force decisions to ensure community safety, whilst still respecting human rights. Acting within their legal powers as directed in the Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999 is essential. By understanding the criteria for state protection and consistently applying the law, police officials can protect themselves and SAPS from liability in civil claims.... #policeaccountability# #policebrutality# #useofforce#

In a era where Law Enforcement Agencies nationwide are facing a hiring/retention crisis, we as a profession must constantly re-evaluate our recruitment and hiring practices to ensure that they are meeting our needs are are still relevant. Re-evaluating the recruitment and hiring process does not mean lowering standards for selection, it means look at ways to make the hiring process more streamlined and attractive to new recruits and lateral applicants. A review of what the Aurora (IL) Police Department is doing can provide other agencies with insights and lesions learned to help address the issue. Law Enforcement leaders must realize that the hiring process, like life, is never static and that change must take place occasionally to ensure their agencies practices stay relevant. However, any change needs to be good change and not change for the sake of change. Once good changes or identified, the leader needs to embrace it and set the tone for the rest of the agency to embrace it as well. #police #policedepartment #lawenforcement #officers #officers #policeofficer #lawenforcementofficer #cop #cops #policeman #policechief #sheriff #deputy #marshal #constable #iacp #p1 #calchiefs #recruitment #retention #hiring #standards #professionalstandards #copscountpolicematter #policingmatters #policematter #policing #backtheblue #policeacademy #recruits #cadents #policetraining #lawenforcementtraining #hiringbonuses #change #embracechange #relevant #relevance #21stcenturypolicing #communitypolicing #communitysafety #publicsafety #officersafety https://lnkd.in/gExgjs8F

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My thoughts on small police agency recruitment. Our agency managed 9 years without a vacancy. How can we make smaller agency positions more appealing? Does the quality of life within the agency or the community play a role? My opinion on Small Law Enforcement Agency Advantages/Disadvantages Disadvantages: Fewer Advancement Opportunities: Slower career progression and fewer specialized assignments. Increased Workload: Officers juggle multiple roles, from patrol to admin. Less Backup in Emergencies: Fewer officers mean less immediate support. Limited Specialized Units: Broader duties, fewer specialized teams like SWAT or K9. Advantages: Tight-Knit Community: Stronger bonds with residents and more community impact. Broader Experience: Officers gain diverse skills from varied duties. Close Relationships: A familial atmosphere with colleagues. More Immediate Impact: Individual contributions stand out. Direct Access to Leadership: Better communication with decision-makers. #LawEnforcement #SmallAgencyLife #CommunityPolicing  

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