Ensuring Lawful, Ethical, and Effective Policing

At Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW), we recognize that constitutional policing is the foundation of public trust and effective law enforcement. Our Constitutional Policing practice provides expert legal guidance to law enforcement agencies, ensuring their policies, procedures, and real-time decisions align with constitutional principles, statutory requirements, and best practices.

As laws and regulations continuously evolve, agencies must proactively adapt to uphold civil rights, minimize potential liability, and enhance public confidence. Our team of dedicated attorneys, with decades of experience advising and representing law enforcement agencies, provides 24/7 support to address critical incidents, policy development, and compliance oversight.

Our Services:

• Critical Incident Support – Real-time legal guidance during high-risk situations such as officer-involved shootings, use of force incidents, and public demonstrations.

• Strategic Policy Development & Practice Review – Ensuring department policies reflect constitutional standards, legal mandates, and best practices.

• Training & Education – Customized programs on constitutional law, civil rights compliance, and ethical policing.
• Internal Investigations & Oversight – Auditing policies, practices, and incidents to enhance accountability and reduce risk.
• Community Engagement – Strengthening trust between agencies and the public through transparency and outreach initiatives.
• Risk Management & Compliance –Conducting periodic audits to identify and mitigate exposure to constitutional violations, lawsuits and compliance risks.
• Legislative & Regulatory Guidance – Advising on evolving legal requirements, state and federal mandates, and case law implications.
• Crisis Communication & Public Relations – Assisting agencies with media relations and transparency efforts.

We understand the unique challenges facing law enforcement agencies. Our approach balances legal compliance with the practical realities of policing, ensuring that agencies can protect communities, uphold justice, and maintain operational integrity. Our attorneys provide 24/7 support.

📧 For more information, contact our Constitutional Policing Team: constitutionalpolicing@lcwlegal.com
📞 (310) 981-2000