by aheckman | May 10, 2021 | Latest News, Vice President's Report
In-Custody Deaths by Raymond Castillo Inside our jails, the unfortunate occurrence of in-custody deaths (ICDs) stems from a wide variety of reasons. Among the most common causes are: Accidents (e.g. overdose) Health issues (e.g. pre-existing medical conditions)...
by aheckman | Jan 6, 2021 | Latest News, Vice President's Report
12 Traits of Effective Police Leaders This article is an excerpt and is reprinted with permission from Police1.com. When studies are done on leadership, one thing holds true: effective leaders focus on developing a culture of rewards versus a culture of punishment....
by aheckman | Dec 14, 2020 | Latest News, Vice President's Report
Police Reform and 2021 by Dawn Morabe While we may feel that we “dodged the bullet” this year, we must be prepared for 2021. This year brought many critical discussions about our profession and the need for change. In the last six months of this year’s legislative...
by aheckman | Nov 5, 2020 | Latest News, Vice President's Report
by Dawn Morabe Change is inevitable. We know this to be true. Over the last several years, we have been flooded with direction, policies and messages demanding we change and adapt. What I know to be true, is that for those of us “on the front lines” doing the job, we...
by aheckman | Oct 7, 2020 | Latest News, Vice President's Report
by Dawn Morabe Let me start by asking, do you know who to call? There is no doubt that probably your greatest time of need for legal services will be immediately following a critical incident. While most of us understand that an officer-involved shooting constitutes a...
by aheckman | Sep 17, 2020 | Latest News, Vice President's Report
Sheepdogs, Safety Pensions, and the California Supreme Court Weighs In by Dawn Morabe On July 30, 2020, the California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited ruling on the “California Rule” in the Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, et al. v. Alameda County...
