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.
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
As long as suspects hide or circumstances warrant no-knock actions, there will be property damage
“Those officers should be praised for their efforts, not prosecuted,” said Gov. Greg Abbott
Union leaders argued the new law illegally preempts existing state traffic laws
The defense has said the officers weren’t adequately trained on the duty to intervene
Austin’s police chief has said that he is “extremely disappointed” by the indictments
The man fatally shot Lt. Aaron Allan when Allan came to his aid after a car crash
Former officer Brett Hankison is charged with three counts of wanton endangerment
Jury trial required to determine liability for mass arrest, alleged excessive force and supervisory indifference
Ex-cop Thomas Lane questioned Derek Chauvin but was ignored, Lane’s defense attorney said
Don’t assume you can just show up to trial and wing it
A recent case demonstrates the role of the private search doctrine in the new age of technology and the possibility of online searches
Does failure to collect DNA evidence change the outcome of a recent case or will eyewitness accounts be sufficient?
Former Minneapolis Officer Thomas Lane testified Monday in a federal civil rights trial
In a major shift, Dist. Atty. George Gascón will now consider harsher penalties for “extraordinary” cases
In a press conference, Chief Joseph Chacon rebuked a grand jury decision to charge 19 officers over conduct related to civil unrest in 2020
Police said the now-defunct program was a crime-solving tool, but critics condemned it as government overreach
“This willful defamation of character has injured both individuals and the organization,” Sheriff Villanueva wrote in a cease-and-desist letter
The anonymous trooper said the governor violated her numerous times while assigned to his private security detail
“To those who feel a longer prison sentence is appropriate, please try to empathize with Ms. Potter’s situation,” said Judge Regina Chu
As it stands, only the Virginia State Police is allowed to use technology and in a limited capacity
Kim Potter is set to be sentenced Friday for a fatal shooting in which police say she confused her handgun for a TASER
‘Nero’s Law’ is named after a K-9 who was severely injured in the line of duty
J. Alexander Kueng took the witness stand on Wednesday, a day after former officer Tou Thao
The Social Security Fairness Act would eliminate provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for first responders
Former Minneapolis officers J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane have also said they will testify
A coalition of unions sued to block the mass firings, but a judge ruled in favor of the city Thursday
The potential payments to EMS providers, firefighters and police officers are part of the governor’s $74.1 billion plan that goes to the state legislature
Police say an initial review suggests the officer meant to draw their TASER in a shooting that left a man paralyzed
A judge said he believes the woman was sincere in her regret, but she did “intentionally drink” before getting in her car
Brian Mulkeen’s father accused officers of recklessly shooting as his son grappled with an armed suspect
The move aims to help tackle persistent low-level crime that has plagued businesses downtown
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