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Questionable entry and dubious arrest defeat qualified immunity

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Defeating the blur: Rethinking traditional police training to close quarter spontaneous attacks

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Leveraging technology in policing: A step-by-step guide to establishing a Real-Time Crime Center for smaller law enforcement agencies

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Judy Pal on navigating crisis communications in law enforcement

Photo of captured fugitive raises questions about police culture and public perception

Photo of captured fugitive raises questions about police culture and public perception

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LEOSA

LEOSA

LEOSA

Follow this page to keep track of news and expert analysis on the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA), a federal law that allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm in any jurisdiction in the United States, regardless of state or local laws, with certain exceptions. Keep updated on the LEOSA Reform Act, plan for traveling with your concealed carry firearm, find out why you need LEOSA insurance and check out seven things cops need to know about carrying when retired.

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Understanding LEOSA exclusions and discrimination
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Most agencies do issue retiring officers the credentials that are required to carry a firearm under LEOSA, but it’s not always the case
Federal courts affirm LE agencies as decision-makers in LEOSA applications
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Court rules there is no private cause of action under LEOSA that would entitle a former officer to relief after her application for an identification card was denied
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Cops weigh in: LEOSA Reform Act
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LEOSA, passed in 2004, hasn’t quite worked as intended. Here’s what you had to say about the law, as well as the reform bill that’s intended to fix it
5 things to know about the LEOSA Reform Act
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The bill aims to fix many of the issues with LEOSA
Traveling with your concealed carry firearm: What you need to know before leaving home
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Whether you are traveling by plane, train or automobile, planning ahead is key to a hassle-free trip
What the LEOSA Reform Act might mean for active and retired officers
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The LEOSA Reform Act would expand where current and retired officers can carry a concealed firearm
How cops will be affected by new gun laws in 2019
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Many new restrictions will impact law enforcement officers
Off-duty carry: Warriors in guardian clothing
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The public needs to understand the benefit of having armed off-duty and qualified retired LEOs around whenever possible
10 great concealed carry firearms
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Thinking about purchasing a new gun for concealed carry? There's an option on this list for anyone
4 LEOSA cases and what they mean for your concealed carry
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Many people make the mistake of thinking they're protected by LEOSA — don't let that be you
Carrying while retired: 7 things cops need to know
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Here are seven things you need to think about as you begin to carry as a retired officer
Retired police as force multipliers: The LEOSA effect
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Retired police officers can be force multipliers when it comes to protecting communities
Blue Hawaii: Some states make CCW under LEOSA tough for cops
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My trip to Hawaii illustrates how some states do not give LEOSA-armed officers such a warm welcome
NYPD changed dramatically with LEOSA
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Ground Zero has jail-style lock boxes at the checkpoint for visiting officers to secure their handguns (but they didn't always)
What Reserve Deputy Vaughan can teach you about off duty carry
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Deputy Mark Vaughan is a card-carrying sheepdog who saved Traci Johnson’s life by shooting someone who was actively trying to kill her
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