<h1 class="entry-title">Category: NEPBA Police Updates</h1>

Pa. dispatcher fired for tipping off boyfriend in investigation

Author: Duane WolfeThe Providence Journal PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A police dispatcher was fired last week after allegations that she was tipping off her boyfriend and others that they were being investigated by Providence narcotics detectives, according to court documents. Jenny Roungreuang, 26, had been working as a dispatcher for three months, until police learned she'd […]

De-escalation: 3 factors that affect success

Author: Duane WolfeAt the 2016 ILEETA conference, law enforcement instructor Mark Sawa covered some of the factors that affect an officer’s ability to diffuse a situation and offered tips for success. Three of the main factors that affect an officer’s ability to de-escalate through their verbal skills and body language are: confidence, experience, and fatigue. […]