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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 WriterJune 6, 2017

Video: Autistic FL Man’s Family Sues Officers, City Over Interrogation Following Shooting of His Caretaker

An autistic man's family is suing the city of North Miami, FL, and four police officers, claiming the disabled man's civil rights were violated when he was interrogated after authorities shot his caretaker.

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Videosby Staff WriterJune 6, 2017

Autistic FL Man’s Family Sues Officers, City Over Interrogation Following Shooting of His Caretaker

An autistic man's family is suing the city of North Miami, FL, and four police officers, claiming the disabled man's civil rights were violated when he was interrogated after an officer shot his caretaker.

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Videosby Staff WriterJune 6, 2017

MN City Pays $1.75 Million to Family of Woman Killed by Officer in 2014

The City of Chaska, MN, has agreed to a $1.75 million settlement with the family of Dawn Pfister, a woman killed by a Chaska police officer in 2014.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 6, 2017

Video: MN City Pays $1.75 Million to Family of Woman Killed by Officer in 2014

The City of Chaska, MN, has agreed to a $1.75 million settlement with the family of Dawn Pfister, a woman killed by a Chaska police officer in 2014.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 5, 2017

FLEOA Foundation Defends NYPD Sergeant Accused of Murder

The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) Foundation released the following statement in opposition to the murder charge the New York City Bronx District Attorney's (DA) Office brought against NYPD Sergeant Hugh Barry.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 2, 2017

Slain Police Chief's Widow Sues Fugitive's Wife, Son

The widow of a Pennsylvania police chief slain in 1980 is suing the wife of the FBI fugitive in the case, saying she may have helped hide the suspect from authorities a decade or more after the shooting.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 30, 2017

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Deputies in Excessive Force Case

In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled that an appeals court had used the wrong standard in sustaining a $4 million judgment against two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 25, 2017

MI Bill Would Give Tax Break to LEOs Without Social Security

Certain employees retired from government work would get a tax break under legislation approved unanimously by the Michigan Senate

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 19, 2017

Nevada Expected to Become Second State to Mandate Police Body Cameras

Police officers in the state of Nevada may soon be required to wear body cameras under a measure that was sent on Thursday to Governor Brian Sandoval for his signature.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 18, 2017

Video: CA Senator Wants Traffic Fines Reduced for Low-Income Earners

Under his proposal, traffic fines would stay the same but people who are unemployed or on welfare can qualify for a reduction.

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