A Miranda violation is not the same as a violation of the Fifth Amendment right
SCOTUS Rules Miranda Readings Are “Prophylactic”
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Category: Law Enforcement
Following Inventory Policy Saves Search
A proper written policy leaves little room for unlawful discretion
Blockchain Not Blockhead: What You Need in a Public Safety CTO
Most agencies are best served hiring a dedicated CTO with public safety experience
How Therapy Dogs in Public Safety Benefit Personnel, Agencies & Communities
Your imagination is your only limitation
Clash of Perspectives: SCOTUS Case Illustrates the Need to Look Beyond the Legal Issues
Focusing on three principles can produce a better outcome
Rekindling Your Passion for the Job
Factors to consider if you’re thinking about leaving a career in public safety
Flight from Crashed Car Created Probable Cause for Arrest
The trial court denied Nyah’s motion to suppress
Girlfriend’s Consent to Search of “Man Bag” Leads to Charges
What carried the day was Detective Bain’s thoughtful and deliberate approach to the investigation
Raise Your Hand(s) if You’d Like to Be Frisked
The court noted that Kennedy willingly lifted his arms to facilitate Officer Frye’s frisk
“Maximum Resistor” Maneuver
The court of appeals upheld the grant of summary judgment to the officers
This Is Cyberstalking—Any Questions?
To violate the federal cyberstalking statute, a suspect must meet three elements
TASER Deployment After “Surrender” Garners Qualified Immunity for Deputy
In recent rulings, the Supreme Court has repeatedly and harshly corrected lower courts’ misapplication of the standard for qualified immunity