A dissenting judge quipped that reasonable suspicion is a “low hump” to get over
Heavy Load in Pocket (and Other Factors) Did Not Justify Frisk
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Category: Law Enforcement
Who Controls the Rental Car?
Montalvo-Flores had a subjective expectation of privacy in the rental car
Knock, Knock—Don’t Come In!
The court held the officers “had no reasonable basis to believe that Reed posed a threat to safety”
Sticks and Stones May Break One’s Bones (and Constitute Assault), But Words? Not So Much
Court: “We first hold that Bailey’s Facebook post is constitutionally protected speech”
Why Public Safety Personnel Should Vote
Only by being informed and engaged will we realize the change we want
Be the Source: Crisis Communications in Public Safety
Communication and trust go hand in hand
Wellness Principles for First Responders: Applying Extreme Ownership
“Ask yourself where your health and wellness fits into your identity”
Conclusory Affidavit Fatal to Important Prosecution
What might have avoided suppression?
Opioid Settlement Funding Update: The Impact on First Responders
Opioid settlement funding will continue for 11 to 18 years, and it is expected that more settlements will be forthcoming
Failure to Intervene
The time is far past for agencies to provide the best training in how to intervene for a positive outcome
Qualified Immunity for Shooting Dog
“At a minimum, it was a necessarily quick decision in a gray area where officers are protected by qualified immunity”
Questionable Entry and Dubious Arrest Defeat Qualified Immunity
The takeaway for officers is to always consider whether there is a lawful basis for entering property