Legal
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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?
Prohibiting the sale of menthol cigarettes is not only an undue burden on law enforcement but will also create unintended consequences in underserved communities
How to mitigate the legitimate risks of viewing video evidence, including the risk of corrupting an officer’s memory
“I think it will help police not only solve, but prosecute crime more efficiently,” said Sen. Scott Surovell
Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to announce the planned regulations for “social equity” applicants
Investigators would be non-sworn citizens but assisted by 10 hand-picked law enforcement agents
A lawsuit alleges that Officer Matt Dillon, 39, is “a known ally and political supporter of the mayor”
“I tried to explain it ... this adds a layer of danger to every police officer,” said State Police Superintendent Doug Carter
The bill raises penalties for crimes like blocking highways and damaging property
What if the officer can’t testify?
Police Chief Melissa Hyatt says the bill would help “prevent additional crimes”
The civil suit seeks compensation for medical costs, loss of income, and pain and suffering
Judge Ketanji Jackson, who comes from a police family, had previously won the support of the FOP
“I’m glad legislators have had an open mind to listen to what is actually happening in the field and to respond,” Gov. Jay Inslee said
While state leaders say the bill is vital to maintaining high standards, the state’s largest police union calls it “overkill”
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rules on officers’ failure to warn before shooting a suspect pointing a gun at them
The measure would mean a fourth conviction for evading police would be upgraded to a felony
The governor would appoint a group of officers from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement who would be dedicated to pursuing election law violations
Eric DeValkenaere’s attorney said the detective was trying to protect his partner, who “is alive today because of the decision”
Mayor Adams called the law “just not realistic” while on the campaign trail
The jury of eight men and four women delivered its verdict about three hours after it took the case
Jurors in November found Markeith Loyd guilty in the January 2017 death of Lt. Debra Clayton, and unanimously recommended a death sentence
Opioid settlement funding will continue for 11 to 18 years, and it is expected that more settlements will be forthcoming. Is your agency getting its share?
Former Louisville detective Brett Hankison, who is facing three counts of wanton endangerment, testified in his own defense Wednesday
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who comes from a police family, would “treat issues related to law enforcement fairly and justly,” said FOP President Patrick Yoes
Former Chief La’Ron Singletary claims he was fired for refusing to lie during the death investigation of Daniel Prude
Months before killing six students, a 15-year-old gunman went to his parents for help but was rebuffed, investigators said
Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were charged with depriving George Floyd of his right to medical care
One of the bill’s sponsors says he is working to “clarify the language” after “much confusion”
The cruisers’ new lighting and signage technology make rooftop lights unnecessary, lawmakers said
The vaccine rule led the city and the Fraternal Order of Police to sue each other
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