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Category: Law Enforcement
Explicit Statements Lead to a Finding of No Custody and No Need for Miranda Warnings
At the end of the day, the investigators followed the mantra, “Talk nice, think mean”
Suspended License Justifies Expansion of Traffic Stop Investigation
The court held that the trooper had reasonable suspicion to expand the investigation beyond the initial concern
Protracted Efforts to Locate a Detector Dog Team Spoiled the Stop
Could the trooper have conducted the stop in some other way that might have allowed for a lawful detector dog sniff?
“Poor Multitasking” Leads to 15-Minute Registration Stop
A concurring judge expressed great skepticism at the length of the stop
Police Use of Force: Managing Risk and Mitigating Harm
Relying on the latest research study to support a use of force tactic is risky
Officer Created a Safety Concern, Improperly Extending the Traffic Stop Time and Scope
The court opined that the officers created a safety concern while off-mission from the purpose of the original traffic stop
Who’s Your HR Subject Matter Expert? (Hint: It’s Not You)
When dealing with employment law risks, you need to bring in the experts
Need-to-Know Information about the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program
About $20 million in funding is anticipated for reducing the threat of terrorism at the local level
On Influence & Accountability: Cultivating an Outward Mindset in Law Enforcement
We must be accountable not only to each other, but to our communities
Window Tint Stop by the Numbers Supports Seizure of 2 Kilos of Cocaine
An officer can ask “wholly unrelated” questions while processing a ticket
Don’t Loan Your Wi-Fi to Sex Offenders!
Whenever possible, remember to talk nice, think mean