Vehicle Incidents and Issues
The Vehicle Incidents and Issues topic deals with issues related to specialized patrols like motorcycle units as well as vehicular risks and challenges to LE, including vehicle crashes involving police and vehicular assaults against officers.
Appeals court upheld overbroad search warrant describing a multi-unit home as single-family, ruling it valid and objectively reasonable
No qualified immunity for officers who fired at an uninvolved driver, finding their force and vehicle seizure unreasonable
The 5th Circuit upheld a human trafficking conviction after ruling a deputy’s detention and search were supported by reasonable suspicion
Garry Chapman, the son of Dog the Bounty Hunter, was terminated from the Priceville Police Department for allegedly violating pursuit procedures
The man is facing felony charges after he allegedly admitted to taking marijuana edibles and consuming alcohol before driving
The 10th Circuit upheld a drug and gun conviction, ruling officers lawfully impounded a vehicle and conducted an inventory search
Louisville Metropolitan Police Department officials stated the 2021 Durango Hellcat couldn’t be used on their fleet or sold because it contained stolen parts, including the engine
Turn vehicle motion data into actionable investigative insights
Understanding your capabilities, tactics and limitations will prevent you from being the next officer dragged by fleeing suspect
In United States v. Moses, the 3rd Circuit ruled a police officer did not violate the Fourth Amendment by walking onto a driveway
While there isn’t a safe place to stand when dealing with vehicles, there are tactics you can use to reduce risk
The difference between a lawful seizure and unconstitutional conduct often hinges on how courts view an officer’s intent in high-risk vehicle encounters
Considering the proliferation of law enforcement take-home vehicle programs, it’s no surprise there has been a correlating increase in burglaries to those vehicles
From patrol bags to medical kits, here are the essential accessories every officer should keep in a new take-home car
A man stole the Aurora PD cruiser and led officers on a 30-minute pursuit before losing a tire; a police sergeant then crashed into the suspect
During a traffic stop, the man resisted arrest, disarmed multiple officers and fired a shot that wounded one before Lansing police returned fire
Perry County deputies say the man, arrested with meth and cash, escaped handcuffs and stole a marked Charger before being caught after a foot pursuit with Kentucky State Police
When you walk outside into a wall of oppressive heat, please say a little prayer for all us motorcops
Spokane County Sheriff’s Sgt. Kenneth Salas, 59, was just 30 shifts from retirement after a 34-year law enforcement career and two decades of military service
Before you even turn on the lights, there are a lot of tasks you need to complete
The Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office did not say whether a officer lived where the burning Hollywood Police Department SUV was found
Officers trained in this method indicate they achieve a high level of compliance in a short period of time
“The order was Hot-N-Ready and the suspect was Caught-N-Steady,” Tempe Police wrote on social
“We deeply appreciate the honesty and integrity shown by our Lennox community member who acted responsibly and returned the lost rifle to our station,” Capt. Nicole Palomino said
The video shows one officer pinned between the car’s door and a steel beam as the suspect reverses his vehicle
The 8th Circuit upheld a conviction of a felon in possession of ammunition based on control of the vehicle and corroborating witness testimony
BWC: Man uses stolen cruiser to ram pursuing patrol cars, points shotgun at Ill. officers before OIS
The man allegedly rammed a truck before Macon County deputies responded; he then drove away in an empty cruiser before using police equipment and a shotgun in a standoff
The longtime district safety officer, who previously served with the Philadelphia PD, was critically injured after being fired upon by two suspects
The divers stayed clear of the truck until after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sent trappers to catch the alligators
Event to explore solutions to rising roadway risks for officers — in person and virtual options available
“Lives are depending on you paying attention while driving,” said Col. Bryan Waugh, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol
The Desk Trooper Program allows drivers to work remotely with an FHP trooper if they get into a minor crash on Central Florida Expressway Authority’s 125 miles of tolled roads
After a prolonged pursuit in Laredo, Texas, the 5th Circuit granted qualified immunity to officers who fired on a suspect using his truck as a weapon
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