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.
A recent case demonstrates how evidence collection, whether it shows innocence or guilt, is essential for law enforcement investigators
Municipalities must keep in mind that negligent hiring claims are a viable means for injured plaintiffs to seek compensation
Police conducted a warrantless search of the suspect’s property; the question before the court: Was the property abandoned?
The bill bars cities and counties from reducing their law enforcement budgets by more than 5% in one year, or cumulatively across five years
In a federal lawsuit, Vanessa Bryant alleges that several deputies shared ‘gratuitous photos’ of the fatal crash
Some of those charged argue they can’t be guilty of anything because police stood by, but security footage tells a different story
The four defendants are accused of willfully violating George Floyd’s constitutional rights
All “red flag” cases will now go straight to the judge instead of through the prosecutor’s office
The bonuses will go to more than 170,000 firefighters, EMS providers and police officers across the state
The two men had been charged with homicide, attempted extortion, assault, resisting a public official and carrying an attack-style knife without just cause
“It’s fear-mongering politics at its worst,” said Jonathan Thompson, CEO of the National Sheriffs’ Association
The bill already passed the Senate, but the two chambers will likely head to conference after the House added amendments
Chauvin’s attorney said the court abused its discretion and believes there was jury misconduct
Killing someone is not an “expected, usual, ordinary stress of the job”
Legitimate actions are those that are both legal and the right thing to do; here are three critical components within this concept to keep in mind
President Biden urged lawmakers to “find consensus” by the anniversary of George Floyd’s death
The judge’s initial order said such weapons “may only be used on persons who pose a threat of serious bodily harm” to officers and others
Police said the man “continued his intentional attack” in a crash that left one officer dead and another injured
More than 20 states have considered bills this year to share disciplinary records of police officers, while about 20 states still largely prohibit their release
Qualified immunity is not dependent on the officer using the best tactic and when applied, does not mean the officer is immune from criticism
The preliminary injunction bars officers’ use of tear gas, pepper spray, wooden bullets and other less-lethal options
The man must also pay $12 million in restitution for his role in lighting the Third Precinct headquarters on fire during unrest after George Floyd’s death
New York lawmakers called the bill “common-sense accountability”
The measure would also eliminate the state background check and training that go with the license requirement
If the grand jury votes to indict, the former officers will face the new civil rights charges on top of the state’s cases, meaning all four could be headed toward yet another criminal trial
The request comes after the fatal police shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant
The 2016 law says that police video is not a public record and generally cannot be released without court approval
The decision came shortly after a prosecutor said Andrew Brown Jr. had hit police officers with his car before they opened fire
Funding for extra security during last week’s trial was passed retroactively on Tuesday with bipartisan support
A divided panel in San Francisco reinstated a Trump administration order that loosened restrictions on exporting the guns
Some measures call on officers to investigate gender-based hate crimes, report misconduct by colleagues and be trained in CPR
It will specifically focus on whether the Louisville PD engages in a pattern of unreasonable force
The bill would prevent officers fired for misconduct from getting a police job elsewhere in New York state
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