Legal
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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”
The rise of consumer DNA testing and open genetic databases made forensic genetic genealogy a valuable tool for law enforcement investigations
However, the trial will remain set for March 7 if the attorneys cannot agree on a new date
Proponents of the ban point to a lack of research backing the effectiveness of residency requirements
Commissioner Keechant Sewell had said that a new DA policy would “invite violence against police officers”
The move comes after claims that the reforms barred officers from performing certain actions in the interest of public safety, said State Rep. Monica Stonier
Critics worry the measure would inspire selective report writing, while police unions argued the change would create more accurate reports
The biggest piece of the proposal would boost salaries, bonuses and scholarships for state police agencies
The officers failed to prove that the mandate violated certain constitutional rights, a judge ruled
Republicans say the changes wouldn’t go far enough to prevent a wave of police officers leaving the field or retiring early because of a climate unfriendly to law enforcement
Trooper Stephen Torosian was stabbed multiple times in the arm as he sat in his cruiser
The postponement was being sought while a federal civil rights trial goes forward
The bills would repeal HB 1310, which requires police officers to use the least amount of force necessary and limits when police can pursue a suspect
The lawsuit claims that Facebook’s algorithms played a part in radicalizing the suspects
Police leaders said Officer Shane Bartek used training from the police academy when he tried to disarm a carjacker
As part of the First Responder Training and Recruitment Grant Program, each municipality and fire district is eligible to receive a grant of up to $100,000
“Very few young people are going into [policing], and so we need to do something about that really quickly,” said state Rep. Lenny Mirra
Some police union leaders criticized the move, saying it “emboldens the criminal element”
The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals determines the legality of a vehicle frisk done on an objective, and not subjective, basis
A recent case offers a look into the Federal Rules of Evidence, including the prior bad acts evidence rule
If not, a lot of prosecutors and police departments are violating the Constitution
The eight-member team will look at ways to improve school safety and student mental health
Two white MSP veterans sued after they were disciplined for violating “department policy related to the promotion and selection process”
Demonstrators had alleged that police used excessive force at a protest site in North Dakota in 2016
The juror said the jury felt Potter made an honest mistake when she drew her firearm instead of her TASER, but was still responsible for Daunte Wright’s death
Rank-and-file cops said the vehicle report is just a new version of the “stop-and-frisk” form
Eighth Circuit affirms police detention including handcuffing and pointing guns at suspects
Police and firefighter unions had filed lawsuits against the city alleging unfair labor practices
Defense attorneys had told jurors Potter meant to use her TASER when she fired her handgun once into Wright’s chest, and that her mistake was not a crime
A task force established after the shooting of Breonna Taylor has come forward with its review
Embattled DA Chesa Boudin instead urged the mayor to put more money into housing and treatment programs
Grant money for police agencies would aim to crack down on organized crime rings
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