In recent developments regarding a First Amendment case that continues to be revisited, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals rendered its decision in the case of Villarreal v. City of Laredo. The crux of this...
Continue ReadingThe Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has recently rendered a decision in the case of Waid v. County of Lyon, a case that centers on claims of excessive force used by two law enforcement officers....
Continue ReadingPolicies are the foundation of your organization and layout the guidelines for the success of your staff members. If you do not tell the staff what is expected of them, how can you guide them...
Continue ReadingA substantial part of our society today is technology’s constant evolution and progression. While technology has significantly advanced law enforcement practices and approaches, it is essential to recognize that this progress also necessitates careful limitations...
Continue ReadingThe United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently heard United States v. Amos, a case delves into the Fourth Amendment, specifically focusing on the threshold of reasonable suspicion required for a lawful...
Continue ReadingIn a recent ruling from the First Circuit Court of Appeals, the case of United States v. Cowette has underscored the critical importance of upholding Miranda rights and the constitutional right to counsel during police...
Continue ReadingThe Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recent decision in Perkins v. Hart casts a spotlight on the challenging scenarios officers face on the ground, focusing on an arrest that raised questions about excessive force and...
Continue ReadingThe Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently decided United States v. Lajeunesse, a case that deals with probationers and parolees rights.1 This case is pivotal in understanding the interplay between the right to privacy under the...
Continue ReadingThe Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently rendered a decision in United States v. Montalvo Flores, examining the extent of an individual’s Fourth Amendment rights, and addressing whether an unauthorized driver has a reasonable expectation of privacy...
Continue ReadingIn January 2024, the DLG Learning Center is thrilled to announce the introduction of a comprehensive suite of new courses, each meticulously designed to address critical aspects of law enforcement and public safety. These courses...
Continue ReadingThe Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently decided Sabbe v. Washington County, a case that made its way to the Circuit after law enforcement responded to a disturbance call and executed a PIT maneuver, in...
Continue ReadingIn United States v. Ramos, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals recently considered challenges concerning the scope of the community-caretaking exception as it applies to warrantless inventory searches of vehicles.1 Isaac Ramos faced arrest following...
Continue ReadingThe United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently decided United States v. Maxwell, a case that challenges the scope of the Exigent Circumstances doctrine during a 90 second, warrantless search at an Illinois...
Continue ReadingToday’s case comes to us from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in US v. Daniel . For today’s training, we will consider an officer’s reasonable reliance on probable cause in the context of...
Continue ReadingIn a world where every decision counts, understanding the nuances of Duty of Care, a topic of paramount importance in today’s fast-evolving legal landscape, has never been more critical. As we stand at the juncture...
Continue ReadingThe Second Circuit Court of Appeals, in the case of United States v. Hagood, recently explored the delicate balance between law enforcement prerogatives and Fourth Amendment protections. Taking place on the streets of the Bronx,...
Continue ReadingThe Eight Circuit’s recent decision in Murphy v. Schmitt highlights the fine balance between the First Amendment right to free speech, retaliatory claims, unlawful detention, and the discretionary powers of law enforcement officers. The central...
Continue ReadingThe Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in the case of Smith v. Agdeppa, recently explored the parameters of qualified immunity in a case where two police officers faced an intense confrontation with a suspect at...
Continue ReadingIn a recent decision, Leonard v. Silva, et al., the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals addressed a pressing issue currently dominating the law enforcement profession.1 This pivotal case brings to the fore the nexus between...
Continue ReadingThe First Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in Penate v. Sullivan, offers a detailed examination of SWAT team entries and the significance of the knock-and-announce principle for upholding individuals’ constitutional rights as guided by the...
Continue ReadingThe Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals presented a decision in Franklin v. City of Charlotte, a case that emphasizes the tensions between police response and perceived threats, while considering the potential pitfalls of ambiguous or...
Continue ReadingThe Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently explored the case of US v. Smith, a case that guides officers through the principles of reasonable suspicion, as they pertain to police procedure in vehicular...
Continue ReadingThe Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a decision in Parsons v. City of Ann Arbor, a case that grapples with the issues of qualified immunity, alleged excessive use of force, and state...
Continue ReadingThe Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a decision in Putman v. Harris, a case that centers on an alleged use of excessive force during the seizure of a potentially armed person, threatening...
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