Panelists discussed the potential risks to children of arrested parents during tactical and investigative operations, and provided strategies and best practice recommendations for law enforcement to mitigate these risks. Resources were provided to assist law enforcement agencies in developing and implementing a policy to safeguard children during these operations.
Presenters discussed:
• The impact of parental arrests on children, whether they are present or not
• Tips and tactics that law enforcement can use to minimize trauma to children of arrestees
• The development and implementation of model protocols to protect children during tactical and investigative operations
• The benefits of and strategies for building relationships between law enforcement agencies and community stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for children of arrested parents
Panelists:
Mark Lomax, Executive Director, National Tactical Officers Association
Major Ed Allen, Seminole County (FL) Sheriff’s Office
Major Scott Ballou, Seminole County (FL) Sheriff’s Office
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