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 Ninth Circuit continues to expect police officers to unreasonably expose themselves to extraordinary life-threatening situations
Knowing how and where courts draw the line can be the difference between a successful prosecution and having your evidence suppressed
While most police officers have training on suicide assessment and intervention, they must also have clear guidelines on when they should intervene, if at all
The decision, due early next year, will define the powers of the police and the rights of motorists
If the $1 million settlement is approved, total costs associated with the incident could exceed $2 million
The bill would make it easier for people to sue the NYPD
Requested to reverse a decision barring the detainment of people solely on the suspicion that they’re illegal immigrants
A medical examiner who ruled the death of a man in police custody to be of natural causes changed his ruling to a homicide
Christopher Vaughn shot his family, including one of his daughters as she clutched a stuffed animal
Officers who work separate from traditional forces are playing a significant role in Ohio law enforcement
The decision by U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton is the latest milestone in a two-year legal battle over the requirement
What do police officers need to know about the 1st and 4th Amendment rights of public employees?
In other states, children accused of violent crimes are often charged or convicted as juveniles
Current and former students who were pepper-sprayed during an Occupy demonstration filed suit
Officers’ apparently solid arrest of two career criminals is futile as duo returns to street
Incident began when suspect said he “got paranoid” at sight of NYPD cruiser
Guideline document includes recommendations on ways to employ aircraft for law enforcement purposes
A former suburban Chicago police officer generated a media storm after his much younger, fourth wife disappeared
Group claims officers illegally seized a cell phone
Supporters of the bill say it is about public safety, while others voiced concerns
UHP troopers observed a small bag inside a suspect’s shoe from which he took a pill
Online marketing campaigns have targeted reciprocity in states which honor Va. licenses obtained online
Albuquerque officer says department passed over better qualified officers to promote women, minorities
As a young gang member, was arrested in the point-blank execution of two undercover officers in an illegal gun sting gone awry
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