Terry Stop

Vehicle frisk suppression reversed, creating new rule for frisks

The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals determines the legality of a vehicle frisk done on an objective, and not subjective, basis

Pelvic movement, close watch on police justified frisk

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Defendant Calvin Weaver asserted the Terry frisk began not when the officer touched him, but at the moment the officer ordered him to get out of the car

How to get more out of your bodycam video

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Audit software can help your agency speed up the review process, improve officer performance and reduce potential liability

5 simple rules for staying safer during a Terry stop

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The Terry stop is a versatile law enforcement tool for officers, but we must be aware of the hazards in these contacts and use tactics to mitigate them

Why the Terry stop is still a life-saving tool

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The investigative or Terry stop is the bread and butter of the patrol officer who wants to make an impact on crime in their community

7 stages of a successful foot pursuit

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To win these encounters, it is good to look at these real world-obstacle courses as a seven-stage event

Pa. DA charges 2 cops for ‘illegal’ stop-and-frisks in landmark case

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Nine months into his term, Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner has filed charges against 8 officers for 6 alleged on-duty incidents

When does your Terry stop run into Miranda?

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Knowing how and where courts draw the line can be the difference between a successful prosecution and having your evidence suppressed

13 tips to become a burglar's nightmare

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Proactive police officers can prevent burglars from wreaking havoc in a community

3 SCOTUS decisions that impacted policing in 2016

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From patrol issues to alcohol blood tests to freedom of speech, the Court made some choices this year that will have a major effect on law enforcement operations

The Utah v. Strieff decision and the limits of the exclusionary rule

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The Court’s decision in Utah v. Strieff may have left the wrong impression for police officers concerning the limits of Terry stops

14 things cops need to know to successfully use 'stop and frisk'

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The stop and frisk tool for law enforcement has been particularly useful in addressing violent crime problems of a recurring nature and protecting officer safety