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 9th Circuit ruled in Olson v. Grant County that the sharing of an arrestee’s intimate images violated the Fourth Amendment
While she has been recognized for her strong shooting skills, McBride’s career has also been marked by controversy, including a fatal officer-involved shooting incident in 2020
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“I hope to never hear again about an officer faking being shot. It’s outrageous, diverts public resources and dishonors officers who put their lives on the line to protect us” D.A. Jeff Rosen stated
Staff Sgt. Jesse Sherrill was killed in 2021 while working at the site of an overnight paving project
“We know that driving down crime requires us to send a clear message that if you make our city less safe, if you bring violence to our community, you will be held accountable,” D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser stated
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The assistant U.S. attorney said that evidence in the case included the foot-long machete as well as post-arrest statements in which Trevor Bickford left “no doubt” that he attacked the officers because they were military-age men
Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips said a jury should decide whether former Deputy Scot Peterson displayed a “wanton and willful disregard” for students’ safety when he didn’t confront the shooter during the attack
Beth Donovan sued the Boston Police Department after she was demoted and suspended, stating that the disciplinary measures were in retaliation for opening a misconduct investigation into another officer
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Gov. Newsom is calling for harsher felony penalties and prison time for resale of stolen goods, auto burglary and possession of items stolen from vehicles with intent to resell
The lawsuit comes after Google announced its decision to end geofence warrants in December
In a recent case, the court determines whether a traffic stop was legally extended based on reasonable suspicion
The Chula Vista PD was taken to court after it withheld all drone footage under a California Public Record Act exemption that allows investigative material to remain confidential
“Naloxone is a necessary tool ... it should be available and accessible in as many places as possible, in the same way we have fire extinguishers and defibrillators in case of emergencies,” council member Tyler Dos Santos-Tam said
“[Laws decriminalizing drug use are] having a negative impact on public safety. That’s the message I want to get out there,” El Cajon PD Chief Mike Moulton said
Federal Appellate Court Reverses lower court and rejects Dallas officers’ qualified immunity defense
Court rules that jury could find officer’s application of a knee to a mentally ill subject’s back beyond that necessary to control him
Discretion requires officers to think ahead to possible, unintended consequences. Are we adequately training officers in the valor of its use?
Every year, Police1 breaks down United States Supreme Court rulings of significance to law enforcement
This was the last of three trials in the death of McClain; a police officer was convicted of homicide and third-degree assault, while two officers were acquitted
According to the 2021 complaint and trial testimony, the officers were targets of routine racial slurs that were part of a hostile work environment
The jury considered second-degree murder charges against officers Matthew Collins and Christopher “Shane” Burbank, and manslaughter charges against Officer Timothy Rankine, as well as Collins and Burbank
The Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act would provide $3M in grants for agencies to open and operate child care centers for officers’ families
The law is expected to dampen the effectiveness of “pretextual stops;" the law will also require all agencies to track whether officers who stop drivers are complying with the law
Deputy Scot Peterson cited other cases that say officers don’t have an obligation to protect others from third-party harm and cannot be sued for decisions made during a crisis
Prohibiting the sale of menthol cigarettes is not only an undue burden on law enforcement but will also create unintended consequences in underserved communities
Signs of backlash against increased crime associated with oppressive and punitive police reform measures are coming to light
A look at the nuances of free speech related to threats, standards for home entry, use of force and qualified immunity, and evolving regulations on firearms
“When you use violence to advance your agenda, the Department of Justice will make every effort to put you in prison,” U.S. Attorney Jonathan D. Ross said
“Sometimes, you have to take the emotion out of it and think about what’s best financially and viability-wise,” a Hampton board member said
Brett Hankinson fired ten shots the night of the raid, but did not hit anyone; the other officers involved in the raid were not criminally charged
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