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.
How an officer responds should be based on both individual rights and officer safety
Exposing the startling lack of consistency in police policies and standards across different states, from training requirements to pay scales
The appellate court began by citing other cases in which the court “held that it’s reasonable for officers to tase fleeing suspects”
Anne Kirkpatrick said her firing came in retaliation for exposing abuses of power and corruption within the commission
“I’m sorry, but when you are waiting on a phone to ring, that is not work,” LMPD Chief Erika Shields said
The officers receive no overtime or additional compensation for caring for the dogs on workdays and one hour of overtime on each weekend day, holiday
Former detective Beth Svec sued CPD for retaliating against her after she brought forward evidence contradicting two officers’ accounts of an arrest
The complex formulas for calculating their sentences will use the crime of involuntary manslaughter, rather than murder, as a starting point
New Jersey joins 46 other states that have some form of licensing; the law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2024
A judge called Thomas Lane’s role in the restraint that killed Floyd “a very serious offense in which a life was lost”
Stephan Cannon was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of retired Capt. David Dorn
Lawsuit contends conditions in the jail demonstrate a willful, wanton disregard for the safety of officers, inmates and the public
Court holds requesting personal identification in a public location, without threats, overt coercion, or a display of force, was a seizure requiring reasonable suspicion
Court rules on whether an ankle-crossing restraint tactic contributed to a subject’s death
“What we see in this career, the calls that we get, can take a toll on somebody’s mental health and wellness,” said Cheshire County Sheriff Eli Rivera
The previous height requirement for female officers joining Spain’s police force was set at 5 feet 3 inches tall
The council’s passage of the 2021 rule was “unlawful interference with police procedures and tactics,” officials said
The accused gunman in the July 4 Highland Park shooting was issued a FOID despite police calls to his home months earlier
In 2021, Black troopers accused the agency of racism and discrimination, pointing to disparities in discipline and promotions
Agencies throughout the state have seen an increase in suspects refusing to stop for law enforcement after last year’s change in pursuit law
A protester arrested in 2020 claimed that a lengthy, warrantless seizure of her cellphone violated her Fourth Amendment rights
Brooke Jenkins was named to the interim post Thursday, drawing praise from San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott and the police union
Jennifer Kilnapp accused city and police officials of lying about the circumstances surrounding the shooting
Law enforcement officers can sometimes avoid escalating situations by taking the time to understand the other person’s perspective
Legislation allows injured federal first responders who continue service in government to retain retirement
This case involved a YouTuber who claimed a Colorado officer blocked him from recording a 2019 traffic stop
The officer, believing the suspect was armed and that a fellow officer was in danger, shot the suspect from behind
Protecting our communities from threats takes intense effort, rational behavior and logical thinking
A man was facing life in prison. A Florida police officer asked for mercy
The court upheld a lower court’s ruling that denied qualified immunity to Officer Justin Rapp
A new law makes filming officers a misdemeanor after a verbal warning
Two Des Moines officers claim the incident was “nothing short of domestic terrorism”
Cops should Mirandize anyway
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