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.
Capturing video evidence is key to effective policing, but without proper privacy measures, it can expose sensitive information, jeopardize investigations and erode public trust
If you’re inexperienced in the courtroom, you need to read this.
Quit “proceeded to the vicinity of” and just say where the hell you went
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
Eric Adams, a former police captain, denied wrongdoing and said he doesn’t plan to resign
Gerald Goines was convicted of lying to obtain a no-knock warrant, which was determined to be the cause of the shootout that led to the couple’s death
It was not immediately clear when the charges would be made public or when Adams might have to appear in court
The man was convicted on all counts and given 10 life sentences plus 1,334 years in the shooting at Table Mesa King Soopers on March 22, 2021
In his veto message, Gov. Gavin Newsom supported restrictions on drones but cited the need to maintain law enforcement’s ability to use robots in dangerous situations
Police Leaders for Community Safety praised Harris’s “commitment to public safety”; the endorsement comes weeks after the FOP pledged its support to Donald Trump
Ian Cramer changed his plea in the death of Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Martin; the charges included fleeing from an officer, preventing arrest and drug possession
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nye County Sheriff’s Office and Henderson Police Department said they will not release booking photos because of the decision
DOJ opens civil rights probe of Miss. sheriff’s office after ex-deputies convicted of racist assault
The DOJ will investigate whether the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department has engaged in a pattern of excessive force, and whether it has used discriminatory policing practices
Violating the new policy can result in termination and an investigation by the state board that issues and revokes officer certifications
The man is accused of killing Officer Jamieson Ritter as he and other Cleveland officers attempted to arrest him on a felonious assault warrant
The owner of Big City Coffee said she was forced to close after Boise State students raised objections to her support of the thin blue line flag
In Quinn v. Zerkle, the 4th Circuit weighs the legality of implied consent after a door opens following a police pursuit, while upholding the use of force in a rapidly evolving confrontation
The extra law enforcement presence is intended to aid in traffic enforcement, according to Gov. Mike DeWine
The former trooper violated five agency policies in the crash that killed one person and injured five others, according to the Minnesota State Patrol investigation
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