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NRA Explains Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' Law
Florida's stand-your-ground self-defense law was the first of its kind in the nation and was backed by the National Rifle Association. Since then, 20 other states have passed similar laws.
March 22, 2012
Patrol
Trial Brings New Scrutiny of Stand Your Ground Law
Nearly seven months after a jury acquitted George Zimmerman, whose shooting of an unarmed black teenager made him synonymous with Florida’s so-called Stand Your Ground law, the state’s latest drama involving a fatal burst of gunfire and a claim of self-defense began to play out Thursday in a Florida courtroom.
February 6, 2014
Training
Investigating Self-Defense Homicides
Contemporary laws pertaining to self-defense such as "Stand Your Ground" and the "Castle Doctrine" represent significant changes to the civil rights of Americans when it comes to defending themselves and others with deadly force. As a result, we have seen extraordinary changes in our criminal justice system. However, such laws are not without their controversy.
November 7, 2014
Patrol
'Stand Your Ground' Law At Center of Fla. Shooting
Florida is among 21 states with a "Stand Your Ground Law," which gives people wide latitude to use deadly force rather than retreat during a fight. The Florida law lets police on the scene decide whether they believe the self-defense claim.
March 21, 2012
Patrol
No 'Stand Your Ground' Immunity for Former Florida Officer
To be granted the "stand your ground" immunity, defendants must believe they are in imminent danger, be in a place they have the right to be and are not taking part in a criminal act, according to Florida law.
August 28, 2018
Patrol
Not Your Average Off-Duty Arrest
Out of the trees came a charging, trumpeting bull elephant, apparently intent on stomping not only the ball, but all the players, too.
May 31, 2002
Weapons
Georgia Proposes Sweeping 'Guns Everywhere' Law
Pro- and anti-gun forces do not agree on much, but they do agree on the breathtaking sweep of the Georgia legislation allowing guns in bars, schools, restaurants, churches and airports that is now awaiting the signature of Gov. Nathan Deal.
March 24, 2014
Patrol
Holder: Trayvon Martin Killing 'Unnecessary'
The Department of Justice is considering bringing a federal civil rights prosecution of George Zimmerman following a jury's acquittal of him for murder charges.
July 15, 2013
Vehicle Ops
Standing Their Ground
Most of us—Thank God—will never experience anything as emotionally, physically, and spiritually shattering as Hurricane Katrina. Short of an atomic bomb detonation or a biological attack, Katrina is as bad as it gets.
September 30, 2005
Technology
Getting Your Unmanned Aircraft Program Off the Ground
Because of relaxed FAA requirements for law enforcement operations of unmanned aircraft, now is a very good time for agencies to consider adding "drones" to their emergency response resources.
August 12, 2016
Weapons
NRA Pushing for Standardized Gun Carry Laws
The NRA is focusing efforts on standardizing concealed carry laws in all 50 states.
April 26, 2014
Special Units
Va. Sheriff's Office Denied Immunity in Standoff Fire Lawsuit
The Sullivan County (Va.) Sheriff’s Office’s lost its bid for immunity against being sued for burning down a mobile home during a botched standoff two years ago.
November 10, 2013
Weapons
The Quick Draw Ground System
You face the possibility of grave, permanent, bodily injury or death every time you apprehend a suspect. And you are in the greatest danger when you attempt to secure that suspect with handcuffs.
March 31, 2007
Technology
"Drones" Grounded Until Further Notice
What's keeping law enforcement's unmanned aircraft on the ground is a combination of convoluted regulations and the public's belief that allowing officers to use these little aircraft will violate their civil rights and invade their privacy.
October 7, 2014
Gangs
Working Solo at Ground Zero
What is it going to take before police administrators double up these cars? There is no sane reason to send young cops out in solo units in areas like Compton's ground zero.
May 30, 2011
Patrol
Hallowed Ground
The sight of thousands of candles in the darkness of the memorial plaza and the surrounding streets is beautiful, mournful, and powerful.
June 10, 2010
Point of Law
Tactics and Training: Legal Grounds for Using Force
Some agencies have policies and training that are not current with the law.
June 14, 2019
Special Units
GSSI Ground Penetrating Radar
March 31, 2004
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