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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 WriterJuly 22, 2011

N.C. Agency Shelves TASERs After Suspect's Death

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg (N.C.) Police Department has shelved its TASERs for as long as 45 days, after a suspect died after he was hit with an X26 at a light-rail station.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 21, 2011

Video: Ohio Officer Under Investigation for Threatening CCW Holder

A Canton (Ohio) Police officer is now under investigation for his conduct at a traffic stop during which he verbally threatened a concealed-carry permit holder. The 17-minute video recorded on the cruiser's dash cam has been posted to YouTube by Ohioans for Concealed Carry.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 20, 2011

ATI Introduces B&D 37mm Less-Lethal Launchers

B&D launchers can handle 37mm ammunition such as flares, smoke and pyrotechnic rounds for civilian use and batons, CS gas, rubber pellets and other less-lethal options.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 6, 2011

Man Charged In Killing Memphis Officer Eligible for Death Penalty

The 22-year-old man accused of killing a police officer and his wife's ex-husband will face two charges of first-degree murder, which could bring the death penalty.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 5, 2011

California Bill Would Require Warrant for Cell Phone Searches

Members of the Peace Officers Research Association of California have come out in opposition to the bill, saying cell phones contain vital information about crimes in progress that could be deleted by the suspect.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 5, 2011

BART Chief Backs Officers In Fatal Shooting

The Bay Area Rapid Transit police Chief Kenton Rainey on Monday publicly defended how his officers responded Sunday by fatally shooting an intoxicated man who used a bottle as a weapon and had a knife.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 29, 2011

Poplawski Gets Death for Killing 3 Pittsburgh Officers

A jury gave Richard Poplawski a death sentence for the ambush killing of three Pittsburgh Police officers two years ago. The panel of seven men and five women brought in from Dauphin County announced their decision at 6:59 p.m. Tuesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2011

Jurors Consider Death for Poplawski, After Guilty Verdict

Deputy District Attorney Mark V. Tranquilli urged jurors to give Richard Poplawski the death penalty for gunning down three Pittsburgh Police officers in a hail of gunfire at his home in April 2009.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 22, 2011

Wisconsin Approves Concealed Carry

Wisconsin lawmakers lifted the state's ban on carrying concealed weapons Tuesday with a measure expected to be signed by Gov. Scott Walker. Once Wisconsin's measure takes effect this fall, Illinois will be the only state that bans carrying guns, knives and other concealed weapons.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 17, 2011

Retired LAPD Captain Co-Founds LE Legal Group

Greg Meyer, a retired captain with the Los Angeles Police Department and one-time POLICE Advisory Board member, has co-founded the Association of Certified Litigation Specialists. The group will help provide legal assistance to the law enforcement industry.

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