The court bypassed the issue of whether the stop was a legitimate welfare check
Qualified Immunity for Bizarre Stop Leading to Roadside Shooting
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Category: Legal/Case Law
Court Grants Qualified Immunity for Officers Who Fired at Fleeing Suspect Driving Toward Them
“Cherry-picking specific facts in hindsight is not at all reflective of how this event transpired in real life”
Ankle-Crushing Stomp Was Unreasonable, but Qualified Immunity Still Applies
Qualified immunity protects “all but the plainly incompetent or those who knowingly violate the law.”
Solid Policy and Practice Supports Body Cavity Search
The jail staff had reasonable suspicion an inmate was concealing contraband
Smile, You’re On Candid Smoke Detector
Courts consider several factors in assessing whether a subjective expectation of privacy is “reasonable”
No Qualified Immunity for Shooting Prone Suspect in the Back
The court of appeals reversed the lower court grant of summary judgment and remanded the case for trial
Air Freshener Leads to Gun Arrest
A valid traffic stop requires only reasonable suspicion of a traffic violation
Chris Rock Guest Appearance in Training Didn’t Amuse the Court
This case “involves a Chris Rock video and a cartoon, but it is no laughing matter.”
Wife’s Inspection of Husband’s Cell Phone Wasn’t a Government Search
The court relied on three factors to determine whether a person is acting as an agent of the police when conducting a search
Responding to Changes in Law Enforcement
It is our job, our oath, our promise to police a diverse society with equity
Judge’s Drug and Gun Deals Fair Game for Pole Camera
The camera captured nothing the officers, or anyone else on the street, could not see by passing the residence
Managing Liability Associated with Transgender Inmates
Preventing harassment and addressing medical needs are key