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.
Jim and Doug discuss the movement in recent years to discontinue the cash-bail system
The body-worn camera is a tool like any other an officer can deploy; proficiency in use requires a “train like you fight” approach
One of the most critical components of any policy is determining when an officer should activate the camera and audio
The bill — which represents the boldest legislative attempt yet to limit how Muslims worship — would face steep Constitutional hurdles if enacted
“You don’t protect or serve you extort and harass. You took the job for the power of the gun and the badge,” he says
Officer Salvatore Rivieri lost his job after a controversial video of an altercation with several teenagers was posted online
At issue is the question of whether or not the Chief had ordered police protection for an 88-year-old woman before she was killed by a neighbor in 2009
A man who shot an officer walked out of court days earlier in a car-break-in case because the arresting officer failed to testify in court
Alleges “rough treatment” after being mistaken for hostage-taker
Former judge had a rocky relationship with the Chief’s predecessor
Some Muslims fear that their phones and e-mails are being screened and monitored
The trooper who seized the man’s camera found his attire (fire helmet) and vehicle (converted ambulance with “1st Responder News” on the side) to be misleading
Deliberated for two hours before announcing a 7-5 decision recommending the man be executed for the 2009 shooting
The judge said the NYPD’s stance flew in the face of the Freedom of Information law, and ordered the reports be released
Deputy James Mee claims he suffered discrimination, retaliation and harassment while arresting Mel Gibson
“Rhetoric can give someone a free pass to assault a police officer or kill a police officer and I’m not going to allow that”
Accused of using a webcam to send a nude and sexually explicit video to someone he believed was a 13-year old girl
The Firearms Review Board, however, deemed the shooting unjustified and the officer may still lose his job
He says the officers were negligent when they shot him and other suspects in the legs and feet after the 50-mile pursuit
Quanell X releases video of 2008 hospital arrest
City settles with man who claimed cops prevented him from filming drug bust
Judge said that the county’s jails are full of more serious offenders
Advice for one of the most poorly handled, contentious, and misunderstood issues in law enforcement today
The officer has been placed in a nonpatrol job while the matter is investigated
Incredibly brave men and women who have fought with felons, braved gunfire, and remained calm in the face of emergencies are often uncomfortable and incapable when it comes to testifying in court
Says the board ws right when it decided that Jon Burge should keep his $3,000-a-month in benefits
The group says the cameras put Chicago a step closer to a Big Brother invasion of privacy
District attorney’s office says the detective acted in self-defense in firing at a car containing Jennifer Lynn Favreau
The City Controller blasted the Sheriff’s Office for not providing records of $53 million connected to property sales
Legislator says Quanell X released tape to TV as judge issued restraining order
Man suffered multiple gunshot wounds, including one that ripped through his heart
She lied on a firearms-purchase application for a gun that her boyfriend used to kill a state trooper nine days later