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.
Here’s a breakdown of who is considered “essential” and “nonessential” during a federal government shutdown
A new study looks at the cognitive effects of electronic control vs. physical exertion and alcohol
Jim and Doug discuss the ramifications of the new position of the DOJ
Sheriff’s spokeswoman: SWAT force acted on info gathered during investigation
The notice claims that police officers fired what it calls an ‘errant’ bullet
7-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones was killed in botched 2010 raid, caught by reality TV cameras
Law enforcement’s challenge with the proliferation of potential video evidence is in obtaining and preserving the images captured for future evidentiary value
A challenge to US v. Jones will decide if police can plant a GPS device on a person’s car for 24/7 tracking without judicial oversight
The Supreme Court has passed up a chance to decide whether police need a search warrant before they look at text messages
The law is described by both supporters and opponents as the toughest state law in the U.S. targeting illegal immigrants
Anyone in Illinois who records cops — even in public, even while they are performing their official duties — can be charged with a felony
A landmark bill would authorize the electronic appearance of a defendant
Under a new law, police must obtain a search warrant when there is probable cause to believe an electronic device contains evidence
Experts say his case adds fuel to an already-simmering debate over how much weight courts should give to eyewitness testimony
Prosecutors allege audio is evidence that Fullerton police Officer Manuel Ramos murdered Kelly Thomas
The day Barbara Sheehan shot her husband to death, she said, she was trying to leave him
Our cell phones are such invaluable tools that we pretty much take them for granted, never really thinking about the fact that they can be traced, mapped, tapped, and subpoenaed
Incident occurred after March 2010 Univ. of Maryland basketball victory
Judge Sheila Condren denied an attorney’s request for dash cam footage
It isn’t clear when the court will rule
The ACLU is defending their ‘program of monitoring police conduct and practices’
Terrorists will continue to refine their tactics and improve their operational capabilities, so we’re not going to have much of that ‘luck’ left to rely upon
Prosecutors argued that the high court took pains to specify the ruling only applied in non-homicide cases
American law enforcement agencies are out front in domestic counterterrorism — street cops are the first to perceive changes that might evolve into a terrorist threat
New Mexico is one of only three states where an illegal immigrant can get a driver’s license
Part Two: The names of the officers and their agencies have been altered, but the details and states where the testimony took place are accurate
Part One: The names of the officers and their agencies have been altered, but the details and states where the testimony took place are accurate
Arrests for filming cops violate Constitution, court ruled
Robert Rucker had been seeking at least $75,000 in punitive damages
Thousands of current and retired NYPD sergeants will be affected by the court ruling
Comes in wake of acknowledgement by chief that video of incident suggested Veth Mam wrongly arrested
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