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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 WriterMarch 7, 2012

Judge Blocks Release of UC Davis Pepper-Spray Report

A judge temporarily halted the release of a report Tuesday on the pepper-spraying of protestors at the University of California, Davis. The report names officers and could contain potentially damaging information about them.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 6, 2012

State High Court Overturns Concealed Carry Ban at Colorado Univ.

The Colorado Supreme Court has overturned a University of Colorado policy banning concealed-carry permit holders from bringing guns onto campus.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 5, 2012

Ind. Bill Could Bring Open Season on Cops

The Indiana House passed a bill allowing residents to use force against officers who illegally enter their homes over the objections of a retired captain who said it could bring deadly consequences for officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2012

Cop Sues NYPD, Claims Illegal Quotas

A New York City police officer working in the Bronx has sued the department, claiming the 42nd Precinct is ruled by an overzealous quota system that punishes officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 22, 2012

Report: Calif. Police Didn't Intend To Deceive Public In Homeless Man's Death

The Fullerton (Calif.) Police Department didn't deliberately release false information of an old booking photo of a homeless, mentally ill man who died after he was beaten by officers last year, according to an independent monitor.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 22, 2012

Ex-Playmate Wins $1.2M Excessive Force Judgment Against NYPD

A Manhattan jury awarded former Playboy Playmate Stephanie Adams $1.2 million on Tuesday in an excessive-force judgement against the New York Police Department.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 22, 2012

U.S. Supreme Court Gives Officers Immunity In Weapon Search

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 Wednesday in favor of a Los Angeles County Sheriff's detective who recovered a firearm and gang-related material from the home of a suspect's foster mother.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 16, 2012

Ariz. Cop Shoots, Kills Man Who Endangered Baby

A Scottsdale (Ariz.) Police officer fatally shot a man holding a baby who had threatened two people with a pistol earlier on Tuesday. Officer James Peters, a 12-year veteran with the agency, has been involved in seven shootings since 2002.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 13, 2012

Utah Bill Would Ban DUI Checkpoints

Law enforcement officials and drunken driving opponents have argued that Utah should maintain the practice of setting up checkpoints to catch DUI drivers on the streets.

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ProductsFebruary 13, 2012

Multi-Purpose Immobilization Device (MPID)

The Karbon MPID is designed to immobilize, take daily abuse, and be simple to use. The electronic immobilization device (EID) features off-the-shelf batteries and internal cartridge retention.

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