Police Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Point of Law

Point of Law logo with scales of justice in metallic silver text
Articles

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.”

Read More →
Articlesby Melanie BasichApril 4, 2018

Less-Lethal Options

These tools provide officers more flexibility in how to respond to non-deadly threats.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterApril 3, 2018

No Charges for NC Officers Who Fatally Shot Man in 'Ambush' Outside Police HQ

Two CMPD officers and two probation officers returned fire when Jonathan Bennett, 23, pulled into the parking lot just before 11 p.m. on Jan. 11 and began shooting, Merriweather's report states.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterApril 2, 2018

Supreme Court Rules for Officer in Excessive Force Case

The Supreme Court reversed that ruling, saying that Officer Kisela was entitled to qualified immunity, a doctrine that shields officials from suits over violations of constitutional rights that were not clearly established at the time of the conduct in question.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Staff WriterMarch 30, 2018

Clark Family Plans to Sue Over Fatal Police Shooting

The family also announced Friday the results of an autopsy performed by a specialist they hired. Clark was hit eight times out of the 20 shots reportedly fired, the independent expert reported, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterMarch 28, 2018

Orange County Votes to Join Feds to Oppose California's 'Sanctuary' Law

The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday in a closed-door session to join the federal government in a lawsuit against California over the state "sanctuary" law that went into effect in January.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterMarch 28, 2018

Jury Awards Massachusetts Officer Over $2 Million in Discrimination Lawsuit

A Suffolk County, MA, jury has awarded more than $2 million to a veteran female police officer in Winthrop, finding that the town sexually discriminated and retaliated against her, according to court records.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Staff WriterMarch 19, 2018

California Man Gets 60 Years for Shooting Officer

Bush then “came up with a .45, semiautomatic Glock,” and the officer “feels the gun hit him in the chest,” Logalbo told jurors in his opening statement.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterMarch 16, 2018

NYPD Sued Over Removal of Religious Head Coverings for Booking Photos

The suit challenges a 2015 NYPD policy requiring that booking photos have an unobstructed view of the subject's head, ears and face, requiring the removal of any headwear. The plaintiffs contend that policy violates the women's freedom of speech, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act and New York state law.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterMarch 16, 2018

West Virginia Officer Sues State Police Over Pursuit Crash

Bluefield police Sgt. Joseph Danieley has filed a complaint against West Virginia State Police and a trooper in connection with the May 2017 crash.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Staff WriterMarch 15, 2018

Judge Dismisses "Clock Boy" Ahmed Mohamed's Lawsuit Over Hoax Bomb Arrest

In a statement released Wednesday, the city of Irving said that it is "extremely pleased by the court's ruling, which supports the justifiable actions taken by the officers in the matter. We remain committed to ensuring the safety of all Irving residents and schoolchildren."

Read More →