Numerous courts have held a strip search of a prison visitor is allowed only if it can be justified by a legitimate security concern
Qualified Immunity for Strip Search of Prison Visitor
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Category: Law Enforcement
Too Close for Safety: Qualified Immunity Granted Within Zone of Imminent Danger
Qualified immunity is proper when the court resolves one of two factors in favor of the defendant officer
Confidential Informant Was Reliable: Stop and Search Upheld
The appellate court held “this tableau is redolent of probable cause.”
Enhancing Hands-On Training with Online Learning
Online learning can meet many of the demands of the human brain to engage with the material, retain information and ultimately perform better in the real world
Second Shot After Clearing Weapon Leads to Liability
The appellate court held the officer was not entitled to qualified immunity
Did It Stick? Evaluating Police Training Effectiveness
Pre-testing, demonstration, compliance and class evaluation are excellent tools
Abnormal Breathing Recognition for Law Enforcement
Identifying the warning signs is imperative in reducing in-custody trauma and death.
Every Day Is a “Core Critical Task” Training Day
Tasks that pose the most risk deserve our constant attention
Body-Worn Cameras and Memory
Visual imagery can enhance memory, but when it comes to body cams, it’s not that simple
“Grossly Disproportionate Force” Precludes Qualified Immunity
“The grossly disproportionate force used in this case was clearly established as a constitutional violation”
Shooting of Family Dog During Warrant Execution Ruled Reasonable
The court must balance the officer’s safety interests against the pet owner’s possessory interests
Illegal Search Produced Viable Evidence Because Security Guard Wasn’t a Government Actor
Because the guard was not a government actor, the court ruled the Fourth Amendment did not apply to the detention and search