This case illustrates how a proper, written policy can preserve evidence and protect officers
Lack of Written Policy Invalidates Vehicle Inventory Searches
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Revoked Driver License Showing on Vehicle Registration Leads to Valid Stop
For two justices, this case was determined by whether the license was revoked or merely suspended
Admission of Drugs Supports Reasonable Extension of Traffic Stop
By following the rules and his hunches on a traffic stop, a trooper’s discovery of contraband is deemed legal
Ankle Monitor GPS Evidence Not Admissible
GPS-equipped ankle monitor to ensure court appearances, thwart witness intimidation, says court
Report of Gunshots Justifies Stop
By articulating the totality of circumstances in responding to a shots fired call, vehicle stop was deemed legal
Black-Letter Principles, Video Evidence Help Court Conclude Canine Deployment Was Not Excessive Force
Step-by-step analysis leads court to conclude the use of the police service dog didn’t violate clearly established law
1st Circuit: Officers Can Seize Guns for Community Caretaking
The officers had reason to think the subject was suicidal
Case Points to Critical Need for Policy Guiding Carrying of Weapons Off-Duty
Failure to have policy regarding firearms carry and officer intoxication was tested in this case
City Not Compelled to Issue LEOSA Card
Lambert v. Fiorentini, 2020 (1st Cir. 2020)
Cat Scratch Leads to Feverish Entry and Lawsuit
Barton v. Martin, 2020 (6th Cir. 2020)
Shooting a Dog May Be a Fourth Amendment Seizure
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Mentally Infirm Man Seized When Officer Gave Him a Ride
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