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.
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
Never underestimate the value of officer presence on ensuring your time in court is successful
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
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
A successful prosecution is the desired result of most criminal investigations – and that begins with an effective investigation report
The Trump administration is preparing to invoke the act, last used during WWII, to deport noncitizens deemed threats, such as members of Tren de Aragua
In Martinez v. City of Rosenberg, the court upheld officers’ actions after they arrested a man for walking on the wrong side of the road
In U.S. v. Turner, the court examines how the search incident to arrest doctrine and automobile exception justify vehicle searches
The bill would place the city’s police force under a state-appointed board, making St. Louis one of few major U.S. cities without local law enforcement oversight
State officials warn that law enforcement leaders who fail to follow immigration laws could face penalties or removal from office
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown alleged that the Adams County Sheriff’s Office routinely breaks a state law that prohibits local LE participation in federal immigration enforcement
Antoine R. Fielder pleaded guilty in exchange for a life sentence, avoiding the death penalty for killing Wyandotte County Deputies Theresa King and Patrick Rohrer
Ex-Antioch cop Eric Rombough stated he and a colleague shot rubber bullets, celebrated K-9 bites and falsified reports in order to “punish” citizens
The lawsuit alleges the Washington County Sheriff’s Office failed to conduct a proper background check on Austin Lee Edwards, who killed three and kidnapped a teen in 2022
According to the lawsuit, the deputy was subjected to a hostile work environment; she was allegedly mocked for her Black dialect by superiors before being relegated to menial tasks
If passed, the bipartisan Invest to Protect Act would be available to PDs with 175 or fewer officers and would help cover training, mental health support and recruitment efforts
The man will be deported after serving his sentence for running away after crushing Pinellas County Deputy Michael Hartwick with a front-end loader
Shapiro posted on X that Chauvin was “railroaded” by the “Woke movement;" Musk reposted with the caption, “Something to think about”
During his speech, President Donald Trump honored the widow of slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, vowing to strengthen protections for law enforcement
Public Safety Director Kate Pishotti said Spencer Badger’s actions violated department policy and the law, calling it “critical misconduct”
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