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.
As long as an officer has a good-faith belief that the person has authority to consent, the consent will be upheld in court.
Investigation of cyberstalking, or any stalking based on communications, should start with a visit to the appropriate prosecutor for guidance on the constitutional guardrails
What matters is that you at least attempt to step in the person’s shoes and patiently and respectfully explain why and how you need to proceed
The lawsuit alleges neither officer was properly trained and used excessive force in violation of policies laid out in court-monitored police reforms
The court ruled the officers, who were fired in 2010 for lying about a use-of-force incident, must be reinstated
“F*#k off” is protected speech and does not justify a stop
The judge criticized Sheriff Mike Blakely’s defense attorney for making statements that could potentially cause a public panic
Statistics published by the department show over 400 suspects were freed, then rearrested in the first two months of the year
The new policies include ending the charging of cases where contraband was obtained through ‘pretextual’ traffic stops
Although LEOSA was written with the intent to allow active and retired officers broad powers to carry firearms nationwide, many legal issues remain unresolved
Some officers have been told in the past that they aren’t allowed to park their marked cars at home
The administration can legally withhold millions of dollars for states and cities not willing to cooperate with immigration enforcement
The department said a state law that sharply limits cooperation with immigration authorities does not explicitly address subpoenas for information
The suit was filed by a sobriety checkpoint protester who recorded state troopers allegedly fabricating charges against him
“Sanctuary cities are illegal in Arizona. It will remain that way, and our members will remain vigilant to keep these bad policies out of Arizona”
Should a trooper’s conflicting statements about a lost hat constitute the type of credibility failure that destroys an officer’s career?
The deputy alleges he was struck in the chest and jaw during a fight at the 2019 NBA Finals
The state Supreme Court was asked to decide: If a trooper can’t be trusted to tell the truth about why he lost his hat, can he be trusted when he faces a heavier moral choice?
Christopher Hess was found not guilty of aggravated assault in a fatal 2017 shooting
The proposed changes would erase cash bail from the system and allow judges to indefinitely jail suspects charged with felonies
The federal lawsuit alleges that a felon prohibited from owning a gun obtained one from the Armslist website and used it to kill Commander Paul Bauer
Some committee members raised questions about the bill’s effectiveness and the legal challenges of discerning motive and intent in alleged hate crimes
The law allows illegal immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses in the state while also prohibiting DMVs from sharing information with ICE
Maine is one of two states with a legal provision that allows police departments to conceal any use with surveillance technology
The county could have avoided the massive verdict by accepting an offer to settle the case for $850,000 plus a promotion
Community residents have complained that the Facebook pages were being unfairly maligned and said police should remain involved
What can we learn from the case of a Utah detective who was fired for mistakenly trying to compel warrantless blood draw? The Supreme Court provides the answers.
Prosecutors have said the maneuver was an act of self defense prompted by a suspect resisting arrest
Henry Solis had fled to Mexico for two months after shooting and killing a man in 2015
A proposed bill would require towns to hold public hearings before officers use any version of the technology
The court cited several actions by officers that showed they were conceivably trying to mitigate a suspect’s discomfort and breathing difficulty
The lawsuit alleges the city charter revision is illegal because one of the provisions ties the agency’s budget to the NYPD’s head count
The number of past similar complaints lodged against an officer must be seen as a warning to superiors that the officer requires special supervision and remedial training
