Traffic Stop
In a recent case, the court reviews police use of force on a compliant subject over the course of a traffic stop
In a recent case, the court determines whether a traffic stop was legally extended based on reasonable suspicion
Redefining the landscape of traffic enforcement in a society increasingly focused on police reform and community safety
Jymieka McDowell and Ryshawnna Poole used red and blue lights and a siren to stop a vehicle with several people inside
Lt. Franklin Paz alleged he and other lieutenants were urged by the head of the unit to increase the number of traffic stops, arrests and citations
Two suspects have been charged with first-degree murder
Minneapolis Police said it would be releasing bodycam video of the traffic stop
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Opening the door and entering the vehicle exposes more of the vehicle to view and impermissibly intrudes on the driver’s privacy expectation
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday alleges the deputy used excessive force and intentionally drove over Lionel Womack
While the 2019 U.S. Supreme Court term was a quiet year for police-related cases, Justice Clarence Thomas continued to express concern with qualified immunity
Patrol officers will continue to enforce traffic laws, but with no big public events on the horizon the dedicated traffic unit is being reassigned
A man believed to have been involved is wanted for questioning, police said
New Mexico State Police released video Friday of a fatal police shooting that has sparked protests
Sgt. Herschel Turner was a 22-year veteran of law enforcement
Deputy Jared Allison died from injuries he sustained while attempting a traffic stop on Thanksgiving
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said the officer is in good spirits
The trooper’s injury in not considered life-threatening, police said
A man shot himself before deputies opened fire in response, officials said
The Valley County Sheriff’s Office is spreading holiday cheer by surprising a few lucky drivers with Thanksgiving turkeys
New rules say officers must record detainees agreeing to a search if officers are making a stop without reasonable suspicion
Police are still searching for another man who’s a person of interest
Marshall Waters, 49, an EMT with Northeast Louisiana Ambulance, was shot in the abdomen while conducting a traffic stop
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
The incident unfolded as officers were responding to a suspicious vehicle call, police said
Marshall Waters, who works part-time for the Mangham Police Department, was in stable condition as of Sunday, officials said
Authorities said the man ignored commands and “aggressively” approached the deputy with his arm behind his back
The police chief recommended the officers be fired after security video showed they failed to check on a detained man who suffered a medical emergency
AG Letitia James argued that traffic stops for minor infractions sometimes end in violence
The deputy had lost consciousness when a passing motorist jumped in to help, police said
Deputy Darrell Hackney was wearing a vest and is expected to recover, investigators said
Trooper Thomas Devlin died Thursday from injuries he suffered after being struck at a traffic stop two years ago
One officer is listed in serious condition and is expected to undergo surgery, officials said
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