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Entrapment
"The first duties of the officers of the law are to prevent, not to punish crime. It is not their duty to incite to and create crime for the sole purpose of prosecuting and punishing it."
— U.S. Supreme Court, Sorrells v. U.S.
September 30, 2008
Patrol
AG Holder To Muslim Group: Terrorist Stings Are Not Entrapment
Attorney General Eric Holder told a Muslim group on Friday that FBI undercover stings that have uncovered terrorist plots are necessary for "protecting American lives" and those who allege government entrapment "don't have their facts straight."
December 12, 2010
Weapons
Michigan Case Could Help Define Entrapment
The case of a Pontiac police officer nailed in a drug sting 10 years ago has finally made it to the Michigan Supreme Court. This could help set Michigan's standard for how far cops can go in undercover stings.
April 9, 2002
Patrol
Portland Attempted Bomber's Attorneys Try Entrapment Defense
The defense claims a man identified only as "Bill Smith" and working on behalf of the government sent e-mails to Mohamud a year before the attempted bombing.
May 8, 2011
Patrol
Video: North Carolina Councilwoman Says Police Are “Most Dangerous” with Guns
Durham, NC, Councilwoman Jillian Johnson's comment on social media that "the most dangerous people with guns are cops and soldiers" has prompted heavy criticism from Durham police and residents.
June 23, 2016
Patrol
FBI: 2 of 3 Slain Officers Wore Body Armor
In 2011, 72 officers were feloniously killed in the line of duty. That number was 16 more than the 56 officers slain in 2010. Also, 50 officers were killed in accidents, a decrease of 22 officers compared with the 72 officers accidentally killed in 2010.
May 13, 2012
Patrol
AL Officer Saves Toddler from Burning Apartment
Officer Tyler Dison, who started his public safety career as a firefighter, recalls only one thing was on his mind, "I gotta save this child at all costs," he said.
March 8, 2022
Patrol
Ore. Car Bomber Convicted
A federal jury today convicted Mohamed Osman Mohamud for attempting to detonate a car bomb at Portland's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in 2010.
January 31, 2013
Patrol
Police are Less Safe Under Obama
As an increasing number of officers are assassinated for the law and order symbolism of their uniforms, the White House contemplates the need for officer implicit bias training.
September 1, 2016
Technology
Smartphones: How Defense Attorneys Can Use Discovery Rules To Ensnare You
Because smartphone technology is relatively new, the Supreme Court has not decided a case that specifically addresses the question of what types of law enforcement smartphone records are discovery material.
May 31, 2011
Patrol
What Gets You Killed
Each year the FBI compiles a special report on law enforcement officers killed and assaulted (LEOKA). Although it's a grim topic, much can be learned about the behavior of cop killers and the cops who are feloniously killed by analyzing the source data.
August 8, 2011
Editor's Notes
Portland's About Face
An FBI sting leading to the arrest of a Somali immigrant planning to bomb a Christmas tree lighting ceremony has forced many of the more intelligent folks in Portland to rethink their "America is the real terrorist" stance.
January 5, 2011
Careers
LAPD Hollywood's Vice Unit
The movie industry has helped make Hollywood a much more seductive idea than physical destination and, more recently, has exposed the underbelly as well. Hollywood's streets often become "tracks" for street prostitutes, and boisterous nightclubs shun operating rules.
June 10, 2010
Women in Law Enforcement
How To Stay Safe During a John Sting
The male and female officers who take on the undercover assignment as a prostitute often struggle with how far to carry the "walk and talk" to make a good case. The balance is no different in vice operations than when making a good drug arrest. The undercover (UC) officer must blend into the crowd, as well as lead the conversation in a safe and lawful way.
July 1, 2012
Patrol
The Lawful Use of Deception
It might be nice if law enforcement officers never had to lie to a criminal suspect in order to solve a crime. In fact, some police advisors do suggest to officers that they should never mislead a suspect. Unfortunately, the reality is otherwise.
December 31, 2006
Patrol
An Officer Safety Reality Check
The best way to reduce line-of-duty deaths is to concentrate on safety issues that officers can control.
June 16, 2017
Patrol
Corruption: Cracking Down on Bad Cops
Not all police misconduct is plastered across national newspapers, but it all has the same results. It erodes the public’s trust in law enforcement and it damages good cops, sometimes destroying their careers.
September 30, 2003
Technology
Social Media: Online Investigation
Online social networks are already proving themselves invaluable assets to law enforcement. Websites such as Facebook and MySpace provide suspect leads; communities are alerted to missing children and area threats through law enforcement-generated Twitter feeds and e-mail.
October 16, 2011
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