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Point of Law: The Limits of Electronic Searches

Can an individual be prosecuted for despicable criminal conduct based on evidence obtained in violation of the United States Constitution? Ultimately, the Ninth Circuit judges wrote, “In the circumstances of this case (United States v. Holcomb, 23-469 (9th Cir. 2025)), respect for the Constitution and the rule of law requires an answer of “no.”

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 11, 2012

Celebrities Host Mumia Abu-Jamal Birthday Party

Celebrities and activists will call for the release of Mumia Abu-Jamal during an Occupy-style protest later this month marking the cop killer's 58th birthday.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 9, 2012

Video: Ohio Cop Appeals Firing Over Run-in with CCW Holder

The Canton (Ohio) Police Officer who was fired for berating a concealed-carry permit holder during a traffic stop filed an appeal to regain his position.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 6, 2012

Conn. Poised To Repeal Death Penalty

Connecticut is poised to become the 17th state in the nation to repeal the death penalty after the initiative cleared the state senate on Thursday.

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Articlesby Devallis RutledgeApril 4, 2012

Miranda: When Custody Isn't "Custody"

Of the 55 subsequent Supreme Court opinions on Miranda issues, 14 have involved attempts to clarify the meaning of "custody," and in 12 of those 14, the Supreme Court reversed the decisions of state and federal appellate courts, which got it wrong.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 2, 2012

Supreme Court Upholds Jail Strip Searches

Corrections personnel may perform a routine strip search on any person arrested or detained before admitting them to a jail, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday.

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ProductsMarch 30, 2012

X2 ECD

The TASER X2 handheld electronic control device (ECD) features a second shot for instant-miss recovery, dual lasers for improved accuracy, an enhanced power magazine enabling more than 500 firings, and a warning arc to help keep conflicts from escalating.

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ProductsMarch 30, 2012

Tac-700 Launcher

PepperBall Technologies’ TAC-700 launcher fires up to 12 rounds per second and features a high-capacity 200-round hopper, an automatic feed system, and a honed barrel.

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ProductsMarch 30, 2012

FN 303 Launcher

The FN 303 Launcher is a compressed air-powered system capable of launching fin-stabilized .68 caliber projectiles at point-specific targets with a range of up to 50 meters.

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ProductsMarch 30, 2012

GLARE Enforcer

The GLARE Enforcer visual disruption laser from B.E. Meyers is specifically designed for law enforcement and maritime security applications. It is the only optical deterrent laser compliant with FDA regulations for sale to law enforcement and security organizations.

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ProductsMarch 30, 2012

Less-Lethal Launchers

ALS Technologies has rolled out a pair of less-lethal launchers in 37mm and 40mm that offer reduced weight, upgraded components, and greater customization to tactical officers.

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