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This Year’s Best: Top Lexipol Articles of 2022
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Category: Legal/Case Law
Delayed Arrest for Misdemeanor Committed in Officers’ Presence
No illegal seizure occurred because officers witnessed the crime
Is Firefighter Competency a Discipline Issue?
Company officers must understand the distinction
Overly Cooperative Hotel Owner Produces Admissible Evidence
The owner was not acting as a “government agent”
OK to Use a Patrol Canine for Cell Extraction?
The canine was not specifically trained for extraction
Expert’s Theory: Excessive Force Because Officer “Didn’t Fire Enough”
The court made quick work of this novel but misguided theory
Bystanders Sue for Emotional Injury after Witnessing Police Shooting
Deadly force at a traffic stop: What went wrong?
No Monell Liability for TASER Device Use and Policy
When does an alleged failure to train rise to the level of a constitutional violation?
Vega v. Tekoh: Does the SCOTUS Case Really Change Anything About Miranda Warnings?
Miranda warnings: constitutional right vs. “prophylactic rule”
Handcuffing Didn’t Create Arrest During Investigatory Detention
The appellate court affirmed the trial court’s determination that the initial contact was voluntary
Following Inventory Policy Leads to Admissibility of Gun Evidence
Rather than tackle the Miranda question, the court looked at the circumstances of the impound and towing of Walker’s car
“Clearly Established” Requirement Isn’t Just a Technicality
The officer claimed the law at the time of the incident was not clearly established