Many of you may remember past public health incidents that we wrote about, namely the SARS outbreak and potential EBOLA concerns. Today, we will take a look at the emerging concerns and preparations surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Many of the […]
Certainly, domestic violence calls are considered one of the most, if not the most, dangerous calls for responding officers. Today, we will be discussing another dangerous call – the late-night call that two intoxicated females are refusing to leave the
Deputies Detailed Facts Support Use of Force Continue Reading »
Before we get into our current case, let’s take a look back at Graham v Connor, as the Graham factors will come into play in Glasscox v. City of Argo. In Graham, the plaintiff (Graham) was suffering from a diabetic
It is clear that 2015 was a very difficult and tumultuous year for law enforcement. Continuous critical media analysis, particularly on officer Use of Force and deadly force incidents, has taken its toll. Chiefs and officers alike are fearful of
Is More Training Really the Answer? Continue Reading »
There are few activities police officers do while conducting enforcement activities that give as much of an adrenaline rush other than a good car chase. One of the few experiences where your training, experience and ability all come together for the purpose of
Secondary policing, private duty or off-duty work is the practice by which municipalities allow their sworn officers to moonlight as private security during off hours. Officers are generally allowed to wear their official uniforms, carry weapons issued to them, maintain
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On June 22, 2018 the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Carpenter v. United States (No. 16- 402), 585 US ____ (2018), holding that when the Government obtains access to historical cell-phone records that provide a chronicle of
On June 18, 2018 the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach (No. 17-21), 585 US ____ (2018), holding that the existence of probable cause for an arrest, does not bar a First
This week, the Supreme Court of United States issued its decision Byrd v. United States (No. 16-1371), 584 US ___ (2018). This is an important case for law enforcement in terms of vehicle searches. The issue before the Court was
This week the Supreme Court of United States decided Kisela v. Hughes, 584 US ____ (2018), and the opinion is already the center of a debate. In this case, not only did the majority find that Officer Kisela was entitled
SCOTUS Rules for Police Officer in Excessive Force Case Continue Reading »
