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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 WriterApril 20, 2017

Driver Who Crashed Into LAPD Patrol Car, Killing Officer, Pleads No Contest

A driver who lost control of his truck and crashed into an LAPD patrol car, killing a well-liked veteran officer, pleaded no contest to gross vehicular manslaughter on Wednesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 18, 2017

AZ Bill Toughening Penalty for Assaulting Off-Duty LEOs Signed Into Law

The measure, dubbed the "Blue Lives Matter Law," makes it an aggravating circumstance for someone to knowingly assault an off-duty law-enforcement officer out of malice because of the officer's employment.

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Videosby Staff WriterApril 14, 2017

Denver Paying Family of Teen Killed in Police Shooting Close to $1 Million

Hernandez was behind the wheel of a stolen car when she was shot and killed by Denver Police in 2015. Investigators said she was driving the car toward two officers, who opened fire.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 14, 2017

Video: Denver Paying Family of Teen Killed in Police Shooting Close to $1 Million

Hernandez was behind the wheel of a stolen car when she was shot and killed by Denver Police in 2015. Investigators said she was driving the car toward two officers, who opened fire.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 12, 2017

FL Officer Charged With Shooting Autistic Man's Caretaker

Officials say a Florida police officer who shot an autistic man's caretaker is facing criminal charges.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 12, 2017

AZ Lawmakers OK 'Blue Lives Matter' Bill Protecting Off-Duty Officers

The Arizona Senate has passed legislation that would specify aggravated assault against off-duty police officers are crimes equal to assaulting on-duty officers.

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Videosby Staff WriterApril 10, 2017

Family of Cop Killer who was Killed by NY Officer Sues Agency

The family of a man killed by a Johnson City (NY) Police officer after shooting and killing another officer is suing Binghamton and Johnson City, alleging that officers didn't follow police protocol when they responded to the incident and purposefully suppressed information after the fact.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 10, 2017

Video: Family of Cop Killer who was Killed by NY Officer Sues Agency

The family of a man killed by a Johnson City (NY) Police officer after shooting and killing another officer is suing Binghamton and Johnson City, alleging that officers didn't follow police protocol when they responded to the incident and purposefully suppressed information after the fact.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 7, 2017

New Mexico to Require All Officers to Carry Naloxone

New Mexico on Thursday became the first U.S. state to require all local and state law enforcement agencies to provide officers with antidote kits as the state works to curb deaths from opioid and heroin overdoses.

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Articlesby David GriffithApril 7, 2017

The Liability Plague

With the money they lose to lawsuits law enforcement agencies could hire more officers, field better equipment, and offer more comprehensive training.

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