Legal
The Legal topic page on Police1 is a must-read for any officer, at any agency, who wants to stay up-to-date on the latest news. Every trial, verdict and court decision that has to do with cops will be covered on this page.
From reasonable suspicion to courtroom scrutiny, here’s what officers need to know about executing Terry stops properly
Learn what police officers can and can’t do in five common situations, from traffic stops to public filming, and understand the laws that protect your rights
Royer, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran with 26 years in the mortgage industry, is the visionary behind the HELPER Act, a bill aimed at providing first responders with VA-style home loan benefits
Michigan voters in 2018 legalized the possession and use of small amounts of marijuana by people who are at least 21 years old, though it cannot be used inside a vehicle
Detective Joseph Azcona was shot before exiting his car; the shooter and another officer were also wounded in the gun battle
Meriden PD Chief Roberto Rosado said the smell of burning marijuana is easy to detect on city roadways and that the bill is a “common-sense” effort to make streets safer
Sacramento Officer Tara O’Sullivan was shot and left critically wounded while Adel Ramos continued firing at police, preventing rescue efforts for nearly an hour
Mikal Mahdi was sentenced to death for the 2004 killing of Orangeburg Officer James Myers, whom he ambushed and shot at least eight times
Firefighters, police officers and teachers will see higher Social Security payments starting in April after the repeal of WEP and GPO under the new Social Security Fairness Act
A judge ruled that due to a law prohibiting police involvement with vehicle repossessions without a court order, the officer was not acting in his official capacity when the shooting occurred
The league’s suit accused the commander of passing herself off as a lower-ranking officer and filling out a survey meant to grade supervisors
The Branson PD stated activity by groups like the Predator Poachers can pose “unnecessary risk” toward victims and cause harm through “unproven accusations”
A former sheriff and a volunteer firefighter created a bill that makes harassing first responders engaged in their lawful duty a first-degree misdemeanor
Sheriffs from across the state traveled to the state capitol to protest the bill, saying it would turn Maryland into a “sanctuary state” and place residents in danger
Iowa AG Brenna Bird said that while the Winneshiek Sheriff’s Office has so far complied with the requests, the post itself violates the state’s sanctuary policy ban
The law, House Bill 495, requires Gov. Mike Kehoe to appoint a transition director to oversee the state takeover’s implementation; that period will need to end by July 1, 2026
The 7-2 opinion found that existing gun laws allow regulation of kits allowing for easy at-home building
Following a Ninth Circuit decision on use of force, one sheriff’s new policy has sparked debate over legal interpretation, responder safety and the future of crisis response models
How the deliverance of the Miranda Rights, when in custody or before interrogation, became law
The bill offers first-time homebuyer assistance with $0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance for qualified law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS providers
A man sued a Colorado Springs officer and the department, alleging that a TASER deployment caused him to fall and become paralyzed; a judge ordered the case dismissed
Macaila Saunders alleged a New Bedford PD deputy assistant chief created a hostile environment and retaliated against her when she reported the discrimination
Manuel Santiago, 75, and Martin Devlin, 80, are accused of lying about the man’s confession; Frank Jastrzembski, 77, is accused of lying about other evidence
The State Police Trial Board found that Michael Proctor violated policy by sharing “defamatory, disparaging and/or otherwise inappropriate text messages” about Read
Maquade Chesley was fired for secretly recording a private conversation, a felony in Nevada; Chesley’s suit alleges the Mesquite PD violated policy in firing him
The administration says flights deporting around 250 suspected Tren de Aragua members had already left U.S. airspace when the ruling came down
Three officers who were fired and charged for using a TASER in an arrest were later reinstated; a court ruled that the mayor who publicized their firings was acting within her role
Never underestimate the value of officer presence on ensuring your time in court is successful
A successful prosecution is the desired result of most criminal investigations – and that begins with an effective investigation report
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