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Suppression of Vital Information Leads to Personal Liability
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Category: Law Enforcement
Court Refuses to Apply the Carpenter Ruling Retroactively
Restricting evidence in this case would be “the judicial equivalent of editing a Quentin Tarantino movie to air on the Disney Channel.”
What Not to Wear: Police Officer Professional Appearance Is Much More Than a Uniform
Everything you wear and carry on duty—even under your uniform—must project neutrality, integrity and professionalism.
Carpenter Cell Site Location Information Holding is Limited in Scope
The court holds that information obtained in subpoenas would be stretching Carpenter too far in this case.
California High Court Clarifies Law Enforcement Vehicle Pursuit Immunity
Immunity granted under Vehicle Code 17004.7 does not require 100% policy sign-off
Active Shooter Characteristics: 5 Law Enforcement Takeaways from the FBI Study
Identifying potential active shooters will never be easy, but a recent FBI study casts light on pre-attack behaviors that can serve as warning signs.
Hey, Officer, I was Breaking the Law Because I Have To…
Law enforcement can get messy (literally and figuratively). But if you get sued, like in this case, the court has your back.
Mom Who Found Nude Pictures of Her Daughter Wasn’t a Police “Agent”
To act as a police agent, three key elements of Skinner v. Railway Labor Executive’s Association must be considered.
Re-interrogation Creates Miranda Violation and Leads to Reversal of Murder Conviction
When suspects invoke the right to remain silent, they can be interrogated later. But when suspects invoke the right to counsel, interrogation must immediately stop.
Why So Many Shots Fired? Understanding Police Officer Reaction Time to Stop Shooting
Understanding reaction time and perception-reaction time is critical when evaluating why police officers often fire multiple rounds.
Reading the Supreme Court Tea Leaves on “Question First, Warn Later”
Evidence found subsequent to questions without a Miranda warning is still admissible—at least in this case.
Iowa Supreme Court Issues Direction on Police Vehicle Inventory Searches
Lexipol policy already addressed the Court’s concerns about alternatives to towing, allowing drivers to retrieve items, and opening closed items for inventory.