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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 WriterJanuary 22, 2020

DOJ Unveils Presidential Law Enforcement Panel

Attorney General William Barr announced Wednesday that he has appointed 18 law enforcement officials to the newly created Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 21, 2020

3 Arrested in Connection with Video of Assault on Baltimore Officer

A third person has been arrested in connection with an assault on a Baltimore officer Friday that was captured on video and shared across social media.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 16, 2020

Red Flag Petition to Disarm Colorado Officer Rejected

On Thursday, a judge shot down a Colorado woman's petition to seize guns from the Colorado State University Police Officer who shot and killed her son during a 2017 edged weapon attack.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 10, 2020

Gunman Sentenced to Life in Murder of Border Agent Terry

A man convicted of first-degree murder for shooting U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry nine years ago in a case that exposed the federal gun operation known as "Fast and Furious" has been sentenced to life in prison.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 26, 2019

2 New Jersey Officers Cleared in Non-fatal Shooting

A grand jury has decided to not file criminal charges against three Jersey City, NJ, police officers who shot two men this summer after mistaking Roman candle bursts for gunshots.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 26, 2019

President Trump Signs LE Museum Coin Bill

President Donald J. Trump has signed the National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act into law. Proceeds from the sale of the commemorative coin will help endow programs and exhibits at the Museum.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 24, 2019

Former WV Trooper Acquitted of Federal Charges in Use of Force Case

A federal judge has acquitted a former West Virginia State Police trooper in a case alleging excessive force.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 11, 2019

Man Gets Life for Killing Michigan Deputy

A man was sentenced to serve life in prison Tuesday for the killing Oakland County, MI, Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Overall in 2017.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 25, 2019

Oregon Supreme Court Places Limits on Police Questions at Traffic Stops

The Oregon Supreme Court issued a decision late last week that places restrictions on officers' ability to question occupants of vehicles at traffic stops.

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Articlesby Greg MeyerNovember 13, 2019

Tactics and Training: Thoughts on Use of Force

Is the law on use of force really changing? What is science saying about bias? What can you do to be safer on the job?

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