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.
Body-worn cameras — like every other piece of equipment police officers use and carry — have certain limitations, and it is essential to educate the public on what they can and cannot do
A police officer’s testimony should be regarded as unimpeachable unless there is clear and verifiable evidence to the contrary
Voters in California, Massachusetts, and Nevada approved recreational marijuana initiatives
Julius Burton shot the officers in the head at point-blank range
Two Santa Fe officers were fired and another was disciplined in the ’07 incident
The officers were charged with sodomy
A woman grabbed the officer’s gun and shot him in the foot
Many say that Maurice Clemmons might not have been at large with different laws
2,500 cases where LEOs used bullet lead analysis need to be reviewed again
The officer didn’t check his driving record, and the suspect later struck a school bus
Many say Arpaio shouldn’t handle immigration enforcement
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William Sadowski murdered Officer Tommy Scott in 2005
The officer had saved explicit images on his personal cellphone
Christine Phinney fought with officers after being pulled over for speeding
The court ruled that the officers did not use excessive force during a domestic dispute
Lt. Kurt Beach contracted hepatitis C after giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to a dying infant
Sheriff’s officer accused of hitting a handcuffed man who asked to use toilet
The EU ruled that certain police stop-and-search powers are a breach of human rights
The family argues that the officer overreacted when fatally shooting their dog
The woman was ordered to hold a sign apologizing for assaulting a police officer
Chief snooped on Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick for tabloids
Rep. Maxine Waters claims that Inglewood police have a ‘vague’ use-of-force policy
Tight budgets are preventing courthouses from ensuring top security
Kenneth Tomlinson was charged with 16 counts of sodomy
The case could influence the way confidential informants are handled
Parents claim excessive force although a state probe cleared the officer
Officer Kevin Ford shot a suspect pointing a gun at his face
Frank Tepper was off-duty when he shot William Panas Jr.
California cities are trying to tame gangs by slapping them with lawsuits
The lawyer involved says cop uniforms evoke sympathy from the jury
Officers say the law has too much ‘gray area’ that will make it difficult to issue tickets
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