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.
To protect the freedom of the press, law enforcement must handle uncertain situations with the utmost care and professionalism
The court rules a suspect effectively resisted arrest by fleeing
It was the officers’ adherence to policy that led to a successful prosecution
The police union accused DA Chesa Boudin of giving criminals a ‘green light’ to attack police after charges were dropped in a December OIS
At least three sheriffs have publicly shown their support, said they believe the law, which came into effect this month, is unconstitutional
Commissioner Dermot Shea said judges must be able to hold repeat offenders in order to avoid future spikes in crime
The bill would bar law enforcement agencies from appointing an officer to work with federal agents, a provision that has drawn criticism from sheriffs
The bill is in response to a Idaho Supreme Court ruling stating it was unconstitutional for an officer to make a misdemeanor arrest without seeing the crime
The pursuit that ended in the death of Tamia Chappmann is still under review as community members call for an end to police pursuits altogether
The court settled a grievance the Fraternal Order of Police filed against the city in 2016 alleging officers working the Pittsburgh Marathon were not paid properly
The amendment was offered as a solution to a statewide emphasis on police recruitment
The city would have faced a $10,000 daily fine for every day officials refused to return Charles Starks’ badge, gun and credentials
Law enforcement officers must anticipate and prepare for intense scrutiny surrounding an officer-involved shooting
Public misconception and legal technicalities have led departments to seek more training and start online public information campaigns
Attorneys for the family of the girl killed when a suspect drove a stolen vehicle onto a sidewalk allege police were ‘reckless’ during the pursuit
The lawsuit alleges township supervisors repeatedly directed the police department to issue more traffic tickets, then attempted to retaliate when the chief pushed back
A judge previously ruled in favor of the ban after law enforcement identified ‘credible evidence’ that armed groups planned to attend the rally
This is the first time subpoenas have been sent to a law enforcement agency — an escalation of the conflict between ICE and so-called sanctuary cities
The police departments and sheriff’s offices can have access restored if they certify the records they access won’t be turned over to federal immigration agencies
Sheriff Justin Smith said he won’t serve a petition against a university police officer, calling it a ‘fraud’ in a post online
The settlement is one of the largest in recent city history
The bill would require agencies investigating officer-involved shootings to release reports to the public if an officer is cleared of wrongdoing
Officers must uphold the state’s prohibition of the drug while positioned between two states where it is legal
Plaintiffs’ attorneys search for reasons to argue to a judge or jury that it was the officer, not the suspect, who unnecessarily turned the encounter deadly
Officer Charles Starks was reinstated last week after a judge ruled a suspension and salary reduction were more appropriate sanctions
Judge Tim Fox said a 30-day suspension and reduction in salary were more appropriate sanctions
State lawmakers said they are considering holding hearings for a constitutional amendment during the next legislative session
A police lieutenant named in online comments wants to find who wrote ‘disparaging and defamatory comments’ against him
Borough officials have requested a facility audit after five Brooklyn officers filed a lawsuit in federal court last week
State officials estimate that 116,000 convictions involving 30 grams or less of marijuana are eligible for pardons
State and local officials will start issuing citations on Jan. 1 in an effort to deter dangerous driving
With 2020 about to commence, Jim and Doug reflect on some of the topics that rose above the rest in the past 12 months
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