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 court rules that an officer was justified in handcuffing a subject during a detector dog sniff
Federal judge overturns $1.2M civil rights jury verdict against City of Indianapolis
It is proper for an officer to conduct a cursory inspection of adjoining spaces without probable cause or reasonable suspicion
The “Ending Qualified Immunity Act” would allow civil lawsuits against police, something the Supreme Court has all but done away with
Walz’s unusual decision to put Attorney General Keith Ellison in the lead was a win for local civil rights activists
Tactical decisions, including the decision to use force, require a quick calculation of the risk of action against the risk of delay
De-escalation and communication skills are key in the fast-paced, unpredictable world of emergency psychiatry
Members of Open Carry Texas plan to return to Big Daddy Zane’s to “show (Sheriff Mike Griffis) what the Constitution really means”
Several police unions sued for the names of individuals infected with COVID-19, saying they needed to be able to protect themselves
Sheriff Alex Villanueva didn’t show up to a meeting, despite a subpoena demanding he answer questions about the spread of COVID-19 behind bars
There are now over 150 cases tied to former Houston cop Gerald Goines that could be dismissed
Sheriff Alex Villanueva said the bill, which was written after the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Byrant, was a “very important piece of legislation”
While the arrival of a drug detector team was fortuitous in this case, the critical factor was that the trooper performed the business of the traffic stop in good order
The show had followed Willamson County deputies until August, when the county ended their contract. The sheriff then signed a new agreement without county approval
A Superior Court judge ruled that a recall effort against Sheriff Adam Fortney after he stated he would not enforce the statewide stay-at-home order could proceed
You are never off duty as a police officer when it comes to how you represent yourself, your agency and your responsibilities
A video of a cop criticizing COVID-19 decrees has amassed nearly 1 million views and reignited the discussion about what officers should and should not say in uniform
Following a lawsuit by a state trooper, some state officials want an investigation, while others dispute the suit
“Surely, Sen. Morrissey wouldn’t suggest that the rush to release convicted criminals should take precedence over the rights of victims,” said Police Chief Howard Hall
A federal lawsuit alleges the trooper was retaliated against for calling out illegal practices by an intelligence-gathering center run by the state police
“Each of us took an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution, and to ensure that your God-given rights are not violated. We believe that we are the last line of defense in protecting your civil liberties”
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the $3T aid package as soon as Friday
The lawsuit alleges a department official said that a former police officer’s trial precluded the lieutenant from getting the promotion
The suspect shot five rounds at helicopters responding to the crash that killed Tactical Flight Officer Jason Knox
The Sheriff’s Office announced last week that it would resume enforcing residential evictions that predated the pandemic, as allowed by state law. Elected leaders, however, panned the move as “inhumane”
The claim states the department’s response to the release of unauthorized photos has been ‘grossly insufficient’
The lawsuit alleges that Mack’s decision “appears to be political activity” against an “unpopular order”
Anne Kirkpatrick alleged the city fired her for blowing the whistle on the department’s police commission
A proposed bill would impose a penalty of up to a year in jail and $5,000 in fines for first responders who take unauthorized photos of crime or accident victims
City councilmembers and residents opposed the resolution, which spared the city fire department and cut police overtime
When asked if agencies had conducted training in the COVID decrees and explained the penalties for violations and enforcement procedures, more than 60% said no
Recipients of the Peace Officer Loan Repayment Assistance Program will be eligible for up to $20,000 over five years
The community caretaking doctrine requires the court to balance individual privacy interests and the need for the caretaking activity
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