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.
Law enforcement officers can sometimes avoid escalating situations by taking the time to understand the other person’s perspective
The officer, believing the suspect was armed and that a fellow officer was in danger, shot the suspect from behind
Protecting our communities from threats takes intense effort, rational behavior and logical thinking
The bill classifies “annoying, alarming or threatening” police officers as a misdemeanor
Officials praise the technology’s effectiveness while researchers raise surveillance concerns
The family of Bijan Ghaisar, who was shot by officers following a vehicle pursuit in 2017, has filed a lawsuit regarding the shooting
Sgt. Richard “Sam” Howard and Officer Matthew Baxter were shot during a routine check
A public defender organization found the department had kept tens of thousands of prints, which violates state law
Thomas Clardy was killed after his patrol vehicle was rear-ended during a 2016 traffic stop
Randy Hays and Bailey Colletta have pleaded guilty to beating Luther Hall, who their attorneys say they didn’t recognize as a fellow officer
Daniel Smith can’t carry a badge or gun despite still being employed on the force, wasn’t given ‘due process’ in disciplinary process
Officer Brian Shaw was shot and killed during a traffic stop by the vehicle’s passenger, who was attempting to flee
This case is a reminder that when practicable, officers should allow time for a subject to comply with commands
Former Madison County Deputy Winford “Trey” Adams was off duty at the time of the shooting
Zach Moak and James White were killed when responding to a 2018 call of shots fired at a home
They are accused of allegedly providing medical insurance scammers with vehicle accident victims’ confidential information
D.A. David Prater said Keith Sweeney “violated just about every policy” when he fatally shot a suicidal man
Dmitriy Andreychenko was charged with making a terrorist threat after he showed up at the superstore with a rifle
Sgt. Roger Krege was accused of providing a news outlet with a list of confidential informants
Christopher Berak, 24, faces life in prison without parole
Departments are preparing for more complaints about smells, more drivers operating vehicles while high
The administration sought to deny funds to ‘sanctuary cities’ whose police wouldn’t work with federal, ICE officers
Robert Olsen fatally shot Anthony Hill outside an apartment complex in 2015
Lie about evidence, mislead the court and cause a miscarriage of justice, and monetary damages may follow
A trooper could not have seen a bag that a suspect was carrying, which prompted a drug bust
Sheriff Daron Hall said the county will no longer host detainees for the federal government, a practice started in 1996
Police recruit Raymond Grey was accidentally shot in the head during a training exercise, sustained ‘severe and permanent’ injury
Legislators want to enforce stricter penalties on people driving distracted
Cops and citizens could become victims of these new statutes if due process and other fundamental liberties are violated
A federal lawsuit against the officer was also dismissed
The petition to name the courthouse after Sandeep Dhaliwal has not gained widespread support
Brandon Ray Gonzales has been charged with capital murder of multiple persons
The lawsuit alleged he was denied promotions after filing a harassment complaint
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