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Technical Bulletins: The Police Bill Of Rights: Not For Everyone, Dennis Huffer, Richard Stokes
Technical Bulletins: The Police Bill Of Rights: Not For Everyone, Dennis Huffer, Richard Stokes
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
In 1989, the state legislature passed an Act affecting the manner in which certain police officers are disciplined. The Act, Chapter 398 of the 1989 General Assembly, known as the Police Bill of Rights, requires that, effective January 1, 1990, questioning of any police officers on matters that are likely to lead to the discipline of officers for punitive reasons, take place at a reasonable time and place designated by the investigating official. Of extreme significance is the fact that the act applies only to municipalities that already provide a property interest in employment and have no other established grievance …
Technical Bulletins: New Law Changes The Definition Of Police Officer And Sets For Auxiliary/Reserve Officers In Tennessee, Joe Muscatello
Technical Bulletins: New Law Changes The Definition Of Police Officer And Sets For Auxiliary/Reserve Officers In Tennessee, Joe Muscatello
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
This Technical Bulletin discusses changes in Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) and the Rules of Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Commission regarding the status and definition of part-time, temporary, reserve, and auxiliary officers within police departments.
Technical Bulletins: The Business Of Crime: Research Findings Reveal Economic Motives, Phillip E. Keith
Technical Bulletins: The Business Of Crime: Research Findings Reveal Economic Motives, Phillip E. Keith
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
This Technical Bulletin discusses the business of crime and advises that understanding crime as a business is paramount when public officials develop policies and programs designed to prevent or contain criminal activity.
Municipal Law Enforcement Management Report 1989 No. 2: Managing Liability Exposure: A Model For Law Enforcement, Phillip E. Keith
Municipal Law Enforcement Management Report 1989 No. 2: Managing Liability Exposure: A Model For Law Enforcement, Phillip E. Keith
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
Learning methods to address liability exposure are required for municipal managers to act effectively. This report is intended to heighten the awareness of local municipal managers by reviewing causes of liability and outlining risk reduction strategies.
Municipal Law Enforcement Management Report 1989 No. 3: Weapons Retention, Phillip E. Keith
Municipal Law Enforcement Management Report 1989 No. 3: Weapons Retention, Phillip E. Keith
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
Weapons Retention will assist elected officials, city managers, and law enforcement administrators to identify issues when selecting weapons for their police departments and to recognize the importance of training and legal issues that must be considered. This report also discusses the selection of weapons, the minimum training required by the State of Tennessee, and the legal issues surrounding their use.