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RECENT EXPERT ARTICLES
The court reversed a denial of qualified immunity for officers who fatally shot an armed man advancing toward them despite repeated commands to drop his shotgun
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How to avoid unnecessary escalation while maintaining focus, safety and professionalism
From missing qualification standards to undocumented remediation, these common recordkeeping failures can create problems during audits, accreditation reviews and litigation
By making education part of the development process while keeping participation voluntary, the department offers lessons for police leaders expanding their camera networks
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From the moment you activate your lights to the second you drive away, every decision either preserves your options or puts you at greater risk
What to review, what to say when memory is incomplete, and how to use notes, video and AI-assisted material without confusing the record with personal recollection