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Articles by Louis M. Dekmar
Opinion: I’m a police chief. I know about use of force
Contrary to the narrative and beliefs of some, and the seemingly numerous news accounts, in Georgia the application of force by police is infrequent and police use of deadly force rare. Recently, the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) gathered detailed information from 254 participating law enforcement agencies that provided police services to 7,675,301 of Georgia’s 10,711,908 citizens in 2021.
As police brutality cases continue to mount, six things officers should do to build trust
Tashante McCoy and Louis M. Dekmar In Ewing Township, New Jersey, it took three years for journalists to obtain footage of an incident in which police used excessive force against a Black teenager. The episode, which happened in 2018, ultimately led to the indictment of the officers involved just last month.
Opinion: How to stop a killing like that of George Floyd from ever happening again
First there was the agonizing video, showing Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin grinding his knee into George Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes as three of his colleagues watched and didn't intervene. Then came the protests, a national wave of outrage coursing through communities large and small.
Flawed culture, not poor training
A diverse group of protesters gathered on the steps of the City- County Building in Helena, Montana, on Friday delivers a message that cuts to the heart of the deadly use of force that ignited nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd while subdued in custody by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. THOM BRIDGE/ INDEPENDENT RECORD VIA AP By Louis M.
Opinion: Flawed culture, not police training, led to Floyd’s death
By Louis M. Dekmar Recently, I received an email from a member of our community regarding the video involving the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis. The citizen was very disturbed by the involved officers’ actions and inactions, asking me if the LaGrange Police Department had specific training to avoid this type of incident.
President's Message
Public trust is the cornerstone of policing, the thread that is woven into every aspect of policing—from combating terrorism, cybercrime, human trafficking, domestic violence, and drug abuse, to the use of technology and traditional policing issues. When we look behind a specific crime or issue, what we are dealing with are people in the community. There is nothing more important than public trust.
Candidate for 2014 IACP Office Fourth Vice President—Louis M. Dekmar - Police Chief Magazine
Louis M. Dekmar, Chief of Police, LaGrange, Georgia, Police Department Louis M. Dekmar Candidate for Fourth Vice President As candidate for IACP Fourth Vice President, I respectfully seek your support and vote as I offer my 37 years of experience as a police officer, including 23 years as a police chief, to the membership of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. During my career, … Continue reading Candidate for 2014 IACP Office Fourth Vice President—Louis M. Dekmar
Handling Citizen Complaints through Proactive Methodology
Law enforcement organizations nationwide deal with complaints on a frequent basis. Some citizen complaints are unfounded or simple misunderstandings resulting from poor communication. However, even minor infractions can become agency spectacles and a serious problem for administrators if individuals carry their grievances to third parties.
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