ABC 11 recently took a trip to observe law enforcement training at Robeson County Community College where officers from various local agencies used high tech simulation equipment to practice de-escalation techniques and experience the high stress situations, such as those involving an active shooter, where use of force decisions must be made. The report notes that the North Carolina Justice Academy launched a new de-escalation training model earlier this year and that there is widespread interest in enhancing law enforcement training across the state. Keep reading for more news. Model Bail Policy. North Carolina law requires senior resident superior court judges, in consultation with chief district court judges, to devise and issue bail policies for their districts. To help judges and other stakeholders do that, the UNC Criminal Justice Innovation Lab recently published an updated version of its Model Bail Policy, a comprehensive policy that integrates North Carolina statutory requirements with notes about emerging best practices. As the name suggests, the policy is a model that can be tailored to the unique requirements of a particular jurisdiction. The Model Bail Policy, along with many other bail resources, is available on the Lab’s website. All Electric, No Gas. From Crown Vics and Chargers to pedal bikes, Segways, and palominos, law enforcement agencies utilize a wide range of transportation options for officers on patrol. In a sign that the age of the electric car is upon us, the Raleigh Capitol Police recently unveiled a fully electric Chevy Bolt outfitted as a patrol car. [...]
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