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.
The investigative or Terry stop is the bread and butter of the patrol officer who wants to make an impact on crime in their community
What does the empirical evidence say about the impact of viewing BWC videos on an officer’s memory?
This case reminds officers to slow down, step back and consider alternatives, and not let anyone push your buttons
Suspect charged with fatal shooting of defendant outside courthouse
Suspect has been charged with first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of an officer
Officer was testifying in trial against man who shot him during a traffic stop
Spokesperson said he was wrongfully terminated following fatal shooting of unarmed man by volunteer deputy
After suspect turned himself in, he was officially charged in the shooting and is being held on $9 million bond
Man who shot an officer during a struggle told court he was proud to be a cop killer
An amateur fighter appeared in court after he threw an officer to the ground and slammed his head into pavement
The bottle held up was determined to not be gin but consistent with chemicals found in fragrance
Officer is charged with voluntary manslaughter and faces up to 11 years in prison if convicted
Police groups have been urging lawmakers to proceed with caution when altering laws on the way they do their jobs
The push to regulate toy guns has increased since a Cleveland police officer fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice
A look at some of the incidents that drew national attention and the subsequent changes
Teen who spent nearly 40 days in custody before a judge cleared him of throwing a dangerous snowball is suing
Issue didn’t pick up steam until after South Carolina had its own Ferguson-esque moment
Many of the statute changes are modest adjustments to existing laws
Suspect faces federal charges including hate crimes, weapons charges and obstructing the practice of religion
As college police departments have grown, the power to patrol off-campus has sparked debates in lieu of the recent OIS
Authorities released full, unedited version of bodycam footage from Officer Ray Tensing
Judges are concerned that dogs who always signal for drugs might give police ‘pretext’ to search anyone’s car
Court says the public can’t see the testimony a grand jury heard before declining to indict a police officer
Officer has said he was dragged by suspect’s car and was forced to shoot
She said she enjoyed the attention the men gave her
“Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.” — Sun Tzu, The Art of War
Know the issues so your investigative practices can shape the debate and not result in unintended consequences in the form of a SCOUTS ruling
Suspect accused of shooting officer only pleaded guilty to possession of firearm by felon, has disputed other charges
Narcotics squad acquitted earlier this year on federal corruption charges are pursuing a lawsuit
State transit cops claim commanders and administrators made ‘detrimental and disturbing’ decisions that endangered officers
Suspect bought the weapon legally at a pawnshop and had visited the theater more than once
Grand jury declined to indict police sergeant who shot and killed a gunman who opened fire on government buildings
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