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The new bill makes it easier to start pursuing someone suspected of committing a violent crime, a sex offense or driving while intoxicated
After four years of pretrial disputes, the case against a so-called deputy gang known as the Banditos moves forward
A temporary law expires on July 1, so if lawmakers fail to pass a bill, Washington would become the second state to decriminalize drug possession
Capt. Javier Ortiz will work an administrative position directly under the chief and be awarded several months of back pay
An agreement between lawmakers and the DeSantis administration puts up funds for LEOs who have protested the ban of DJI drones
Judge: “There’s proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Thao’s actions were objectively unreasonable from the perspective of a reasonable police officer, when viewed under the totality of the circumstances”
William “Ben” Darby asked for a hearing to determine whether the state’s “stand your ground” law should shield the former cop from a second trial
In this case, the court rules the suspect knew he had a choice and decided to speak anyway
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Brian Cummings pled guilty to criminal vehicular homicide in relation to a pursuit that reached speeds of up to 100 mph
The prosecutor argues that the 10 defendants “acted together” and should be tried together
As three officers fired at the suspect, rounds from Officer Brandon Ramos struck four bystanders, causing “life-altering injuries to his victims”
Over 300 officers who work in sensitive assignments plan to sue the city claiming the information release has endangered their lives
The officers’ reasonable belief the subject could have been armed, coupled with his refusal to obey their commands to turn away, justified the use of the dog
Surely it would be utter foolishness to ignore a person walking up to a school with a rifle slung on her back and a handgun and other items on a gun belt. Here’s what a court had to say
An officer must notify a supervisor about the pursuit and then come up with a plan to end the pursuit
The law specifies the “emergency incident area” may include an area 25 feet in all directions from the perimeter of an emergency incident area
The agreement will remain in effect for two weeks; the injunction says officers can use pepper spray if protests turn violent
An investigation by the FBI and Contra Costa DA will look into the Antioch PD’s texts between 17 officers and related criminal cases
“This has nothing to do with the monetary value of the lawsuit, but everything to do with accountability,” Nichols’ mother said
Officer Toni McBride, who’s seeking more than $5 million in damages, alleges Chief Michel Moore blocked promotions because she refused to remove videos of her at shooting competitions and firing ranges
Legislation moves to the Senate, but some representatives and LEOs believe the new bill still does not offer a comprehensive solution
Dissenting judge highly critical of fellow judges concluding: “the rule of law [they treat] as clearly established … could well make the difference in whether officers like Agdeppa and Rodriguez make it out of a violent altercation alive.”
Police need to understand what law enforcement interests might outweigh the free speech protection of livestreaming – and under what circumstances
A bipartisan effort to overturn Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban comes from complaints about inferior, unsafe drones on approved list
New legislation eliminates parole for certain violent offenses and creates minimum timed served in several violent crimes
A grand jury handed up a list of charges ranging from negligent homicide to obstruction and malfeasance
Courts may be open to some truly minimal “negligibly burdensome” delay
Supporters say lowering the age will help with staffing shortages, but opponents say 18-year-olds don’t have the mental capacity for the job
The local police union has filed a grievance seeking to overturn the officer’s suspension
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