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🗓️ WHAT TO EXPECT

•  AI Tip of the Week: Bullet Proof Your Police Report

•  News: That Latest in Law Enforcement

•  Policing Trends: Co Responder Programs

•  Legal Update: U.S v. Little

• Officer Down: Honoring this week’s fallen officers.

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 🧑🏼‍⚕️ AI Tip of the Week
 Bulletproof Your Report

Want to make sure your report holds up in court? Plug your report into ChatGPT using this prompt:

"Act as a criminal defense attorney and identify weaknesses in this report." 
[Plug in Police Report and delete sensitive information like names and DOB]

It's just that simple. AI will break down gaps in probable cause, witness statements, and more. Don’t leave room for challenges—get ahead of them.
Want more AI tips? Get my ebook: The AI Cop Toolkit: 100+ ChatGPT Prompts to Make Policing Easier Psss. (If you want to get it free click here)

 🧑🏼‍⚕️ Officer Wellness Tip of The Week
Intermittent Fasting: Fast During Your Shift

Consider intermittent fasting for 12-14 hours. For day shifts, fast from when you wake up until your shift ends. For night shifts, fast from the start of your shift until after you wake up. This approach can lead to a 3-8% reduction in body weight and improve metabolic health​

Stay engaged during your shift—make traffic stops or connect with the community to keep your mind off hunger. Many officers report enhanced energy and focus after adopting this practice.

Quick Tips:

• Meal Prep: Prepare healthy meals like salads or wraps for your eating window.

• Support Each Other: If you want to try this, join our Facebook group this week to do a challenge together.

 NEWS
Latest in Law Enforcement

📈 Policing Updates

$3M AI Boost for Hawaii Cops
Hawaii invests $3M in Microsoft AI to supercharge investigations and streamline data analysis. Read more

Apple Brings Law Enforcement Together: A Tech Summit to Watch
Apple gathers global police leaders to tackle public safety, privacy, and encryption challenges. Read more

💼 Legal and Policy Updates

Colorado Takes a Stand: No More Holding Inmates for ICE
New Colorado law restricts cooperation with federal immigration, changing local-federal dynamics. Read more

Australia Cracks Down on Police: Encrypted Messaging Now Banned
Australia bans encrypted messaging for cops, citing the need for more transparency. Learn how this could potentially affect U.S. law enforcement. Read more

👀 ICYMI

Tragedy in Detroit: Off-Duty Officer Fatally Shot in Crisis Incident
An off-duty Detroit officer was shot and killed after wounding two others during a suicide threat. Read more

Fallen Hero: Lt. Ellie Shea Killed in Domestic Violence Incident
OCSO mourns the loss of Lt. Ellie Shea, tragically killed by her estranged husband. Read more

Texas Officer Caught in Crime Stoppers Fraud
A Texas officer under investigation for allegedly helping steal thousands by faking tips for Crime Stoppers rewards. Read more

 📈  Policing Trends
Co-Responder Programs

The Challenge: 21-38% of 911 calls relate to mental health, substance use, and quality of life issues.
The Solution: Co-Responder Programs—officers paired with mental health professionals to de-escalate crises.

Real Impact:

• 96% reduction in arrests (Denver’s program, 2019)

• 99% diversion from jail for frequent users

• Cost-effective: $458,000 spent vs. $1M budgeted

Curious about how this trend could save you time and reduce force? Read more.

 🏛 Legal Update

 U.S. v. Little – Why Good Faith Matters

Background:
In U.S. v. Little (10th Cir. Oct. 11, 2024), state officers conducted a murder investigation on Muscogee Creek Reservation land—outside of their jurisdiction at the time. The case was later prosecuted in federal court, raising questions about the admissibility of the evidence they gathered.

The Ruling:
Despite the jurisdictional error, the court ruled that the evidence was admissible under the good faith exception to the exclusionary rule.

Key Takeaways for Officers:

1. Acting in Good Faith Can Save Evidence:
   The officers conducted the investigation based on long-standing assumptions that they had jurisdiction. The court acknowledged that the officers' belief was reasonable, even though jurisdiction had changed under the McGirt v. Oklahoma ruling.

2. Good Faith Exception:
   The good faith exception allows evidence to be used in court if officers acted on a reasonable, though mistaken, belief that their actions were lawful. The court ruled that suppressing the evidence wouldn’t significantly deter future violations because the officers were acting in good faith.

3. Implications for Law Enforcement:
   This case highlights the importance of acting reasonably and following established procedures, even if legal interpretations change later. It’s a reminder to stay informed about jurisdictional updates but also shows that reasonable actions in the field can be defended in court.

Why It Matters:
Jurisdictional shifts can happen, but if you act in good faith—using the knowledge and resources you have at the time—your evidence might still hold up in court.

Read the full case analysis here.

 OFFICER DOWN: THIS WEEK’S FALLEN HEROES
 Weekly LODDS: 3
Total for the year: 115

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