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Right to Counsel
Law enforcement officers are quite familiar with the court-created "right" to counsel established by the Miranda opinion, to protect the Fifth Amendment trial privilege against compelled self-incrimination. But it applies only during police custodial interrogation.
January 31, 2006
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Pinpointing the Right to Counsel
Ever since the 1964 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Massiah v. U.S., it has been the rule that any statements about a crime that were deliberately elicited from the suspect by a government official or undercover agent, after the Sixth Amendment right to counsel had “attached” and been asserted, could not be used at trial to prove guilt.
July 31, 2008
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ID Procedures and the Right to Counsel
There are several ways a crime victim or other eyewitness might have an opportunity to identify a stranger-perpetrator of a crime before being called as a witness in court. (If the perpetrator is an acquaintance, the ID will not generally be an issue.)
October 31, 2006
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Rewriting the Edwards Rule
The Edwards rule applies to all officers and all cases - not just to the case on which the suspect invoked the right to counsel.
May 6, 2010
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Miranda Invocation and Waiver
If a suspect wants to assert either his right to counsel or his right to silence, it is up to him to do so, unequivocally and unambiguously.
August 9, 2010
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Weapons
NRA Explains Changes To Police Carry Law
In an exclusive interview with POLICE, the NRA's legislative counsel explains changes signed by President Obama in October. Most notably, the amendments expand the law's definition of active officers who can qualify, giving the right to more federal agents who will be able to carry as retired officers.
November 15, 2010
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Cold Case Interrogations
In many instances, the suspect in a cold case turns out to be someone who is serving time for another crime. What are the considerations for conducting custodial interrogation of such a prisoner, insofar as Miranda and the Sixth Amendment right to counsel are concerned?
February 28, 2007
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Resumption of Questioning
Once a custodial suspect has been given Miranda warnings, there are three basic options he can choose to exercise: (1) waive his rights and agree to talk, (2) invoke his right to remain silent, or (3) invoke his right to counsel. The suspect’s response determines whether, and under what circumstances, he can later be re-approached by law enforcement officers to obtain an admissible statement.
June 30, 2005
Command
Interim Detroit Police Chief is Trained Mental Health Counselor, Civil Rights Leader
At the news conference Monday, James White remarked about his training as a licensed mental health counselor and plans to seek grant funding for counseling services for Detroit police officers at each precinct.
May 19, 2021
Careers
How To Find a Career Counselor
I learned a valuable story from an old U.S. Army first sergeant years ago. Never plan for your next assignment/promotion when it is posted. You should have been working on this goal.
February 7, 2013
Photo courtesy of William Harvey.
Technology
ACLU Approves Las Vegas PD's Body Camera Policy
Metro PD's policy, which will make most body camera footage readily available to the public, appears to be a balance between transparency and privacy, the ACLU says.
September 21, 2015
Weapons
Illegal Gun Owners Would Be Reported To NICS Under La. Bill
Louisiana legislators approved a bill requiring information about residents banned from possessing a firearm be reported to the federal system accessed for background checks.
May 29, 2013
Weapons
Wounded NJ Law Enforcement Officers to Get Counseling Help
Wounded law enforcement officers in New Jersey will get counseling support paid for by the state under a law signed Wednesday by Gov. Jon S. Corzine.
March 20, 2007
Special Units
Texas Trooper Sent to Counseling for Photo with Rap Star
The trooper's attorney, Ty Clevenger, said the rapper approached the trooper and asked for a quick photo. DPS officials later saw a photo of the trooper and the rapper on Snoop Dogg's official Instagram account. More Here.
April 3, 2015
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Special Units
Video: Texas Trooper Sent to Counseling for Photo with Rap Star
The trooper's attorney, Ty Clevenger, said the rapper approached the trooper and asked for a quick photo. DPS officials later saw a photo of the trooper and the rapper on Snoop Dogg's official Instagram account.
April 3, 2015
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Patrol
Don’t Let Police Culture Prevent You from Talking to a Counselor
More and more agencies have an on-staff counselor or counseling staff—many of whom have law enforcement backgrounds—and going to see them can really help you out. These counselors are usually outside of the station to preserve your privacy.
December 5, 2022
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Chicago Superintendent Seeks to Fire 7 Officers Over Laquan McDonald Shooting
Chicago's police superintendent has recommended that seven officers be fired for lying in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald in October 2014.
August 18, 2016
Patrol
Counselors and Police to Respond to Oklahoma City Mental Health Calls
Officers will continue to be on scene to respond to criminal activity and safety concerns. But in cases of non-violent mental health emergencies, they will call on a mobile crisis team for support.
December 7, 2021
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