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Associate Editor of Police Magazine and a patrol supervisor and investigator with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, Sgt. Dean Scoville has received multiple awards for government service.

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Archive - August 2007

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Don't Be a Bully with a Badge Law Enforcement Only

If you take street justice on a perp you'll come to regret it.

August 31, 2007

I understand full well the temptation to administer a little street justice. But while you may be able to rationalize Avenging Angels actions to yourself, you'll have a devil of a time defending it in court.

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author: Dean Scoville | posted @ Friday, August 31, 2007 9:13 AM | Comments(1)

Euthanizing Animals (And I Mean the Four-Legged Kind)

When you have to put an animal out of its misery, do it safely and swiftly.

August 14, 2007

Humane issues not withstanding, the situation was a no-brainer: The deer had to be put out of its misery before it caused a traffic accident.

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author: Dean Scoville | posted @ Tuesday, August 14, 2007 1:30 PM | Comments(3)

Say What You Mean

Choose your words wisely during radio transmissions or you could cause some serious unintended damage.

August 08, 2007

Ours is a profession that places emphasis on saying what we mean and meaning what we say. However, what we say and what we mean can be wildly divergent in the minds of our audience. What follows are some cautionary tales about using ambiguous wording.

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author: Dean Scoville | posted @ Wednesday, August 08, 2007 11:01 AM | Comments(0)

Duty Tips: Besting the Defense at Cross Examination

Get all of your ducks in a row at the start to ensure an airtight case.

August 03, 2007

We all know the feeling. You catch the bad guy, book all of your evidence, and put together a great case. Now you're in court, sitting on the stand answering the district attorney's questions when he or she finally says, "no further questions." The judge looks over at the defense attorney and says, "Defense, cross examine." The defense attorney looks at you and smiles, and you hope your case is as airtight as you think it is.

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author: Dan Pasquale | posted @ Friday, August 03, 2007 11:48 AM | Comments(1)

Bad Assumptions Can Bite You in the Ass

Asking the right questions at the right time can save you medical expenses.

August 02, 2007

Example Three: Cops ask a resident if she minds if they search a bedroom.
“No problem,” she says.
The search is conducted and evidence seized, only to be suppressed at trial. The reason? The person that granted permission had no legal standing to do so.

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author: Dean Scoville | posted @ Thursday, August 02, 2007 5:41 AM | Comments(0)
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