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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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Articlesby John A. StephenNovember 1, 2002

Consent to Search

In a motor vehicle, it may not always be clear who has authority to grant permission for a search.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 25, 2002

Sniper Suspects Could Face Death Penalty

Sniper suspects John Allen Muhammed and John Lee Malvo will be charged with six counts of first-degree murder in Maryland, and Muhammed could face the death penalty, say Maryland state prosecutors. Other states also plan to prosecute the suspects.

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ProductsOctober 1, 2002

Flash-Bang

New Flash-Bang stun devices from Law Enforcement Technologies create a safer, less violent explosion than traditional devices. Instead of igniting, the aluminum powder particles in the grenade are propelled outward in a cloud when exposed to oxygen in the air. This approach lowers the pressure in the immediate area of the explosion, making injuries less likely and decreasing the risk of accidental fires. The devices are also reusable.

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Articlesby Michael T. RayburnSeptember 1, 2002

Improving the Odds

For some reason, most officers have a vision of a gunfight as being one shooter against another. The reality of such incidents is much different and even deadlier. An alarming number of police gunfights involve more than one bad guy against a single cop.

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Articlesby Jim GardnerSeptember 1, 2002

Precision Instrument

As the sear releases the striker and the primer ignites, it's now the rifle's job to deliver that bullet exactly where it must go.

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Articlesby John A. StephenSeptember 1, 2002

Emergency Entry Without a Warrant

Restating the obvious, a police officer should obtain a warrant before conducting a search.

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ProductsJuly 1, 2002

FN 303 Less Lethal Launcher

Lightweight and easy to use, the FN 303 launcher from FNH USA is a semi-automatic, portable compressed-air-powered response system that is well suited for any less-lethal scenario. The FN 303's advanced design technology enables it to launch .68 caliber, 8.5-gram projectiles combined with a variety of mission-specific payloads with repeatable accuracy.

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Articlesby Steven D. BladesJuly 1, 2002

In Hot Pursuit

While police pursuits are a necessary part of police work and should not be banned, officers should be aware of the potential danger and terminate pursuits when the risk of injury outweighs the benefit of catching the suspect.

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Articlesby Greg MeyerJune 2, 2002

Your Choices

What accounts for the difference between the high producers and the lower ones? Simple. The high producers have made different choices than the others.

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Articlesby Eugene RamirezMay 1, 2002

Breaking and Entering

As the number of tactical teams across the nation has increased for the past several years, the number of lawsuits being brought against tactical teams has also risen dramatically.

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