The Court held, "the application of physical force to the body of a person with intent to restrain is a seizure even if the person doesn't submit and isn't subdued"
A seizure occurs when officers employ "physical force" or a "show of authority" that "in some way restrains the liberty" of the person
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The court’s ruling gives more legal protection to fleeing suspects and others who are injured trying to escape officers
Six crew members have been charged with conspiracy to possess cocaine aboard a ship
The seizure is being described as one of the largest drug busts in U.S. history
A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of violating a state law that outlaws the manufacture, possession or sales of assault weapons
Acting on a tip, authorities seized 432 firearms from the convicted felon’s home and found an additional 91 guns the following day
The suit claimed the officer took Chelline Carter's cellphone without a warrant or her consent and deleted a photo
While the van sale was the focus, commissioners in the finance committee raised questions about property disposal
Five members of a Vt. family fought officersafter security told them to leave their knives in the car
Police in Honduras have seized bank accounts and assets worth $800 million from suspected drug traffickers singled out by the U.S. government.
Many officers are reluctant to search females due to fear of complaints or lawsuits. In this video, Corporal Ryan Spurling of the Washington State Patrol Academy demonstrates techniques for searching women that help officers differentiate between legal searches and sexual contact.
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