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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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ProductsMay 1, 2009

NOVA-DR Distraction Round

Lightfield Less Lethal’s new NOVA-DR is a 12-gauge distraction round. Rated at 110DbA, this indirect fire load was designed as a viable alternative to a hand-thrown flash-bang (NFDD). The NOVA-DR produces an intense muzzle flash and concussion that is ideal for making entries or diverting attention away from other team operations.

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Articlesby Devallis RutledgeMay 1, 2009

Saving Money Through Training

Officers who fall behind on core training and who stop getting regular updates on recent case law become a civil liability to themselves and their employers.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 16, 2009

S.C. Legislation Would Set Minimum Time for Home Invasion

Anyone convicted in South Carolina of breaking into someone's home with a weapon and seriously injuring or killing those inside would be sent to prison for at least 25 years under a bill up for debate.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 15, 2009

FN 303 Less-lethal Launcher Training Offered in Alabama

On Oct. 20, the Baldwin County (Ala.) Sheriff's Office will host an FN 303 Less Lethal Launcher Instructor/Armorer Course in Stapleton. Each participant who successfully completes the class will be certified as an FN 303 Less Lethal Launcher instructor and armorer.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 6, 2009

Supreme Court Rejects New Trial for Cop Killer Mumia

The Supreme Court said Monday it will not take up Abu-Jamal's claims that prosecutors improperly excluded blacks from the jury that convicted him of murdering Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 2, 2009

Man Dies After Being Tasered by Florida Deputy

A Parkland man who was Tasered on Tuesday during a scuffle with Broward sheriff's deputies in front of the Sawgrass Infiniti car dealership in Tamarac has died in the hospital, according to authorities.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 2, 2009

Jury Awards $2.3 Million in LAPD Harassment Case

A federal jury Wednesday awarded $2.3 million to a Los Angeles police officer who said she was sexually harassed and gave birth to a stillborn child because of the stress.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 2, 2009

Houston Standoff Ends as SWAT Storms Barbershop

A SWAT standoff at a barbershop on Houston's south side ended this morning after police stormed the building and subdued an armed man with help from a dog and a Taser. Police said the man took his brother and sister-in-law hostage inside Dugar's Urban Kuts in the 9100 block of Scott about 1:45 a.m.

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Articlesby Devallis RutledgeApril 1, 2009

Updating Weapons Frisks

Although it's common to see the term "stop and frisk," it's possible that there might be justification for a stop, but not for a frisk.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 19, 2009

New Mexico Abolishes Death Penalty

Gov. Bill Richardson went to Mass on Wednesday morning, then went to inspect the state penitentiary's high-security area and execution chamber. Then, shortly after 6 p.m., the governor signed legislation to repeal New Mexico's death penalty. He called it the toughest decision he had ever made.

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