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In U.S. v. Walker, the 7th Circuit ruled a lifted mattress was unjustified under the protective sweep doctrine exemption in Maryland v. Buie
The 11th Circuit ruled deputies did not use excessive force in shooting Joseph Heid, who shot at officers during a domestic violence call
The 8th Circuit upheld an extended traffic stop and cell phone seizure, affirming the trooper’s actions did not violate the suspect’s rights
This month’s selection deals with how humans behave in the face of great risk, and what we can do to improve our chances of survival
The court restated the well-established law that an officer’s observance of a traffic violation, no matter how minor, gives the officer probable cause to initiate a stop
The court noted the “vast difference” between providing a warning before releasing a dog to search off-lead and not giving a warning while searching with a leashed dog
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 happens when there aren’t enough police officers to handle calls for service? Our citizens and the community suffer
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
To protect the freedom of the press, law enforcement must handle uncertain situations with the utmost care and professionalism
Make a to-do list to help you stay on-task and prevents assignments from being overlooked
Remember that it isn’t enough to do the right thing; an officer must also thoroughly document the reason for doing the right thing
Knowingly filing a false report could lead to termination and criminal charges, as well as an innocent person being wrongfully arrested, convicted and imprisoned
Checklists and reporting systems are key steps to reducing risk in all professions, including law enforcement
The court rules a suspect effectively resisted arrest by fleeing
What makes for a successful, long career as an LEO police officer, can be confused for arrogance and superiority
When left unaddressed, imposter syndrome can evolve into more serious mental health issues like uncontrolled stress, anxiety and depression
It was the officers’ adherence to policy that led to a successful prosecution
Appellate court concludes that the evidence plainly showed the officers subjectively believed the suspect had a gun
Court rules on whether an ankle-crossing restraint tactic contributed to a subject’s death
Law enforcement officers can sometimes avoid escalating situations by taking the time to understand the other person’s perspective
If you’re one of the people actively working on an exit strategy, there are some important things to consider before you tap out
A look at how transparency is key to understanding risk in organizations
After being charged with possession of methamphetamine, an arrestee claims he had been unlawfully searched but the court did not agree
Law enforcement agencies focus on service and protection, but customer service is equally important
The court highlights the differences in a policy violation vs. a constitutional violation in a case involving a jail suicide
Responders are taught about “command presence,” but what about the “quiet presence” that comes with empathy?
The court determines if law enforcement completed a lawful detention though the traffic stop was extended
Learn if eating plans such as keto, paleo, vegetarian, gluten-free and intermittent fasting are right for you
In law enforcement, the ability to communicate is one of our most important tools. But how about our listening skills?
The best way to break the cycle is to resist spending beyond your means
Agencies must review career development processes and programs to ensure they have a positive impact on job satisfaction and professional development
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