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5 Law Enforcement Policy Trends for 2024
Key areas to watch as you review and revise your policies
Girlfriend’s Consent to Enter and Search Apartment Invalid
His express refusal of consent as a physically present resident rendered the officers’ entry unlawful
Supremacy Clause Trumps New Jersey Restrictions on Police Officers’ LEOSA Rights
In this case, officers were the plaintiffs
Understanding Moral Injury in First Responders
Moral injury “has an all-encompassing effect”
The Fraud Diamond: The Patrol Officer’s Role in Fraud Investigations
Asking key questions can provide valuable evidence
License Plate Frame Covered the State Song Name, and That’s Just Fine
The unanimous court opinion cited numerous similar decisions from other state and federal courts
Improper Impound Means Suppression of Illegal Machine Gun
The court found all these factors weighed against the reasonableness of impounding Ramos’ truck.
Did Search Under the Hood Go Too Far?
The appellate court held the stop and ensuing search were lawful
No Qualified Immunity for Failure to Render Medical Care
There was sufficient evidence for the officers to determine that Thomas had a serious medical need
Deputy’s Failure to Allow Time for Suspect to Comply Defeats Claim of Qualified Immunity
Patience is a virtue, and especially so when it is tactically smart
Servant Leadership in Public Safety: A Balancing Act
Servant leadership starts from a place of humility