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The 2024 Edition of the New Mexico Criminal and Traffic Law Manual is a compilation of selected laws and is the only such manual that contains the fully compiled, up-to-date statutes enacted through the Second Regular Session of the 56th Legislature (2024). A listing of sections affected by recent legislation is included following the Table of Contents. A unique feature is the Table of Chargeable Offenses prepared for use by New Mexico law enforcement.

This book is a guide to training and preparing to respond to active threats, commonly manifest as an active shooter, and an introduction to tactics to defeat an active threat and direct post- incident investigation of an active threat incident. Written by law enforcement to serve small and midsize police departments and sheriffs’ offices, school districts, fire services, and community leaders. We recognize that approximately 97% of the nation’s 13,000-plus general service police departments and sheriffs’ offices serve communities of 100,000 people or less, and about two-thirds of America’s law enforcement agencies serve communities of 10,000 or fewer people.

Internal Affairs expert Robert Verry explores one of the most important - and challenging - functions in law enforcement: policing the police.

Understand the most critical liability issues that face law enforcement today.

Comprehensive well-organized handbook which allows easy access to the criminal law (Title 53, 53a, 54, and 55) & motor vehicle laws (Title 14) of the state of Connecticut.

Comprehensive well-organized handbook which allows easy access to the criminal law (Title 53, 53a, 54, and 55) & motor vehicle laws (Title 14) of the state of Connecticut. Also includes a valuable presentation of Search & Seizure law, clearly presenting the factors that determine whether an officer’s search or seizure will be considered “reasonable.” It's a must-have for any officer.

Encountering persons with special needs is increasingly frequent, and virtually inevitable for police officers and other first responders. This book is designed to Educate, Protect And Assist officers in how to best interact with people who have special needs. Are you prepared for the associated challenges?

New! The companion study guide with instructor resource materials is available now! See: Special Needs Populations: Exam Strategies, Practice Test Questions & Answers + Instructional Learning Tools.

This unique and comprehensive book by Barbara J. Morvay and Larry E. Holtz, will prepare police officers and other first responders to appropriately handle incidents involving persons with special needs while still meeting the responsibilities of the job. Knowing how to respond will help avoid a chaotic, controversial, and potentially dangerous situation that could harm vulnerable persons, hit headlines, and blow up on social media.

A bundle including this publication and its companion is available here.

Certified by the State of New York, this publication contains the complete looseleaf editions of NY Penal Law and NY Criminal Procedure Law combined into one convenient publication.                                                   

Managing Inmate Behavior provides comprehensive insights into the strategies and practices essential for correctional officers to effectively manage inmate behavior. The book delves into various types of inmate behavior, including threatening, disruptive, and annoying actions, and emphasizes the importance of staff's response in maintaining control and authority. It highlights the functions behind these behaviors, such as escape, attention-seeking, tangible, and sensory motivations, and discusses the role of staff discretion in handling both general population and punitive close custody units.

From expert advice on preparing sound wills and priceless tips for handling important tax issues to step-by-step instructions for settling estates, this guide will guarantee top professional performance. Also includes a generous collection of helpful sample forms and other visual aids. These forms are now available digitally in a fillable PDF format.