The officer claimed the law at the time of the incident was not clearly established
“Clearly Established” Requirement Isn’t Just a Technicality
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Category: Law Enforcement
Fitness Foundations for First Responders: Approaching Strength Training and Conditioning
Health first, fitness second
What to Do with an Anonymous Tip
Four factors determine how the court regards information from anonymous tipsters
The Top 2 Financial Problems Facing Public Safety Agencies
Can you guess the financial issues that cause the most trouble?
First Responders and Gallows Humor: When Joking Becomes Harmful
When our culture gets the best of us
Mental Illness and Crime:
Is Enforced Treatment
the Answer?
Is it time for a new model of incarceration?
Public Safety Wellness Programs: Helping Employees Thrive
Agencies have greatly improved the resources and support available
Violating the 3-Second Following Rule Leads to 4 Years in Prison
Remember the rule from Drivers’ Ed?
Plain View Pipe Was Runner’s Downfall
To satisfy the plain view doctrine, three factors must be met
“No” May Mean “No,” But It Meant No Seizure When the Suspect Walked Away Anyway
The appellate court stated that Veney did not submit to a show of authority
Arrest at Threshold Leads to Valid Protective Sweep
The appellate court upheld the officers’ protective sweep of the motel room
K9 Warnings May (or May Not) Be a Good Idea
“If Jarvela had wanted to surrender, he should not have fled on foot.”