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LEO Roll Call: Week of 10/19/2020 (The Importance of Mental Wellness)

Mental health issues are not signs of weakness or low levels of resilience. Law enforcement officers have very important jobs—jobs that potentially require them to experience stressful and traumatic situations daily. Even law enforcement officers who are trained to handle distressing events can be affected by the long-term buildup of emotions. Mental wellness is a vital part of an officer’s general wellbeing and needs to be addressed with the same level of importance as physical health and safety.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police has developed a brochure with mental wellness information and resources for law enforcement officers, their families, and friends.

Mental Wellness, Resiliency, and Suicide Prevention Brochure

(Courtesy of theiacp.org)

LEO Roll Call: Week of 10/12/2020 (The Crime of Domestic Violence – Segment 4, Working Together)

The training video, The Crime of Domestic Violence was developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police to present law enforcement and partners with information to strengthen the response to victims of domestic violence.

When community agencies, including law enforcement, work together to take a multidisciplinary approach to domestic violence, victim support improves and investigations are strengthened. Segment 4 explains the importance of reaching across professional boundaries to enhance law enforcement’s response to domestic violence.

The Crime of Domestic Violence Roll Call Video – Segment 4

(Courtesy of theiacp.org)

LEO Roll Call: Week of 10/5/2020 (The Crime of Domestic Violence – Segment 3, Offender Realities & Threats to Officers)

The training video, The Crime of Domestic Violence was developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police to present law enforcement and partners with information to strengthen the response to victims of domestic violence.

Responding to domestic violence calls for service is one of the most volatile and dangerous situations for police officers. Anything an offender will do to his family; he will do to an officer. Segment 3 reminds officers of important safety tips when working domestic violence calls and the risk factors to consider regarding officer safety.

The Crime of Domestic Violence Roll Call Video – Segment 3

(Courtesy of theiacp.org)

LEO Roll Call: Week of 9/28/2020 (The Crime of Domestic Violence – Segment 2, On-Scene Response)

The training video, The Crime of Domestic Violence was developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police to present law enforcement and partners with information to strengthen the response to victims of domestic violence.

The crime of domestic violence is complex and law enforcement officers often feel frustrated and discouraged when responding. Officers provide as much support to victims as possible, but when equipped with a better understanding of the nuances and dynamics of this intimate partner crime, they can more effectively address victims’ needs and hold offenders accountable. Segment 2 gives officers tools to respond when on-scene.

The Crime of Domestic Violence Roll Call Video – Segment 2

(Courtesy of theiacp.org)

 

LEO Roll Call: Week of 9/21/2020 (The Crime of Domestic Violence – Segment 1, Critical Context)

The training video, The Crime of Domestic Violence was developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police to present law enforcement and partners with information to strengthen the response to victims of domestic violence. This video highlights the realities and complexities of domestic violence and provides strategies for effective investigations. The video has been broken into four 10-15 minute segments. Segment 1 puts the crime in context and discusses the dynamics of domestic violence.

The Crime of Domestic Violence Roll Call Video – Segment 1

(Courtesy of theiacp.org)

LEO Roll Call: Week of 9/14/2020 (Law Enforcement Response to Children Exposed to Violence)

The IACP and Yale, with support from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, have launched the Enhancing Police Responses to Children Exposed to Violence: A Toolkit for Law Enforcement which provides practical tools and resources to assist law enforcement agencies in building or enhancing effective operational responses to children exposed to violence.

Children Exposed to Violence Toolkit

(Courtesy of theiacp.org)

 

LEO Roll Call: Week of 9/7/2020 (The Effects of Adolescent Development on Policing)

Law enforcement’s interaction with youth is an integral part of carrying out policing duties. This International Association of Chiefs of Police brief provides an overview of adolescent brain development and its effects on law enforcement interactions with youth. It includes 10 Strategies to Improve Law Enforcement Interactions with Youth and several other resources from the IACP.

Effects of Adolescent Development on Policing

(Courtesy of theiacp.org)

LEO Roll Call: Week of 8/31/2020 (Fentanyl Safety)

This video, based on a National Security Council document titled Fentanyl Safety Recommendations for First Responders and created with collaborative support from 24 stakeholder organizations and help from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, highlights protective actions first responders should take to perform daily activities safely when the presence of fentanyl is suspected. It provides scientific, evidence-based recommendations to protect first responders against exposure to fentanyl as they continue to fight on the frontlines of the opioid crisis.

Fentanyl: The Real Deal

Law Enforcement Naloxone Toolkit

(Courtesy of bja.ojp.gov)

LEO Roll Call: Week of 8/24/2020 (Maine Drug Death Report for First Quarter of 2020)

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and the Office of Chief Medical Examiner have released figures demonstrating that drug overdose deaths significantly increased in the first quarter of 2020. Additionally, preliminary analysis of the second quarter based on numbers from April and May project a continuation of this trend, showing a statistically significant increase in deaths attributed to drug overdose, compared to 2019. Attorney General Aaron M. Frey says that the report makes clear that the opioid epidemic is a serious public health emergency.

Full OAG News Release and Enhanced Q1 Death Report

(Courtesy of maine.gov)

LEO Roll Call: Week of 8/17/2020 (The Rise of the Lone Wolf)

The Southern Poverty Law Center has produced a training video to help law enforcement officers combat “lone wolf” domestic terrorists. Understanding the Threat: The Rise of the Lone Wolf focuses on violent extremists who commit acts of terror entirely on their own, without the help, financing or guidance of other individuals or groups.

The Rise of the Lone Wolf

(Courtesy of Splcenter.org)