Defining Police Peer Intervention
The concept, as we are using it, also does not equate to early intervention systems (EIS) that have been in place in many departments since the 1980's.
Read moreSgt. Tim Tremaine is a 30 year veteran law enforcement officer currently serving with the Tarrant County (Texas) Sheriff’s Office as a patrol supervisor. Sgt. Tremaine was previously with the Arlington (Texas) Police Department, retiring after 22 years of service. Tremaine holds a BA and MA from Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
The concept, as we are using it, also does not equate to early intervention systems (EIS) that have been in place in many departments since the 1980's.
Read moreSergeant Tim Tremaine is the author of the recently published book, "Officer Up! Creating a Climate for Appropriate Police Behavior"
Read moreIn my book Officer Up!, there are two foci for peer intervention: internally, as we deal with one another in our work climate which sets the stage for the exercise of authority, and externally, as we interact with citizens in...
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