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.
U.S. v. Pena examines the legality of voluntary confession in a coerced rape case involving a confession and its admission in court
Examining conflicting court rulings on geofence warrants, highlighting concerns over privacy, constitutionality and law enforcement tactics
A panel at the IACP 2024 conference discussed their experiences requesting and issuing ERPOs and advice for investigators, patrol officers and prosecutors
The LVMPD sergeant was charged with oppression and battery after he detained two people without a reason during an undercover investigation
Genaro Garcia Luna was convicted last year of providing El Chapo’s cartel with everything from intel on raids to police uniforms and equipment
A pivotal 2020 case examines how TASER logs and video footage can impact an ongoing debate surrounding police use of force
Two employees, directed to act as intruders, were surrounded by officers with guns after terrified staff called 911 during the 2022 incident
Aside from court costs, former Clark County sheriff Jamey Noel now owes more than $3 million in restitution payments
Since 2019, the city has paid out at least $11 million in damages for cases of discrimination, retaliation and other workplace strife based on gender brought by LAPD officers
Proposition 128 and Proposition 130 were put forth by Advance Colorado as a way to crack down on crime
A K-9 team sergeant alleged that former Boise PD chief Ryan Lee demonstrated a neck hold on him without consent during training, causing injures that later required surgery
Jared Tuia alleged he had been passed over for promotions in favor of less qualified candidates and told that he could achieve more “somewhere other than the [Anchorage] PD”
I did not have the luxury to wait to see a gun,” the officer testified. “We are trained that hands are going to harm you and hands are what are going to kill you”
During the trial, prosecutors argued that the officers did not clearly announce themselves and did not know the woman was armed before the shooting occurred
Court assesses reliability of photo array identification in United States v. Ruiz, where key ID evidence led to a conviction
How drug detection dog reliability in traffic stops impacted U.S. v. Collier, where a K-9 alert led to a drug conviction
A jury convicted Michele Fiore, a former Las Vegas city councilwoman and state lawmaker, of several charges including six counts of federal wire fraud
Prosecutors said the officers lied to their supervisor, to the EMS personnel treating Nichols and in their written reports about the extent of the force they used
Gun advocates have filed a federal lawsuit stating that the law is unconstitutional, characterizing it as “onerous firearms legislation that imposes sweeping arms bans”
The indictment includes additional allegations about how the former officers allegedly falsified the affidavit for the search warrant that allowed them to enter Taylor’s residence
“It’s clear that AVs will soon be commonplace, and California needs to ensure safety for all on our streets,” the bill’s sponsor stated
Prosecutors played the video during a preliminary hearing for former Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines; a judge ruled there was probable cause to send the case to a grand jury
The National Police Association raised security concerns regarding alleged inadequate screening of migrants’ “criminal activity from their countries of origin”
The Vallejo Police Department, budgeted for 132 officers, currently operates with just 62 active officers, 36 of whom are assigned to patrol
Former sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is accused of walking into a judge’s chambers and shooting him; his attorneys stated his retirement is not a concession to the allegations
“Today’s filing recognizes the significant progress [the city and the NOPD] have made to ensure constitutional and fair policing,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke
“The whole operation was nothing short of a disorganized circus, with no apparent rules, procedures, or even a hint of coordination,” the complaint says
Capturing video evidence is key to effective policing, but without proper privacy measures, it can expose sensitive information, jeopardize investigations and erode public trust
Eric Adams, a former police captain, denied wrongdoing and said he doesn’t plan to resign
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