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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 WriterFebruary 3, 2017

Rioting Could Lead to Racketeering Charges Under AZ Senate Plan

Participating in or being near a riot could lead to prosecution on felony racketeering charges and property seizures under a proposal advanced by an Arizona Senate committee Thursday.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 2, 2017

Proposed VA Law Would Prohibit Police Chiefs from Naming Officers Involved in Shootings

Del. Jackson H. Miller, R-Manassas, a former police officer, is sponsoring House Bill 2043, which would forbid a police chief or any public official from naming an officer who discharges a gun, or is under investigation for using force, until an investigation is complete, unless the investigation lasts longer than six months.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2017

Trump Nominates Neil Gorsuch for the U.S. Supreme Court

President Trump nominated Neil Gorsuch to fill the 11-month-old vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday night, fulfilling his campaign promise to appoint a staunch conservative justice to replace Antonin Scalia.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 31, 2017

MD Legislators Sponsor Bill to Give Officers Hate Crime Protections

A House of Delegates committee on Tuesday was expected to hear testimony on legislation sponsored by Sen. Bryan Simonaire and Del. Meagan Simonaire, Republicans from Pasadena who argue the state's police and corrections officers should have another layer of protection under the law

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ProductsJanuary 30, 2017

TCP Pistol

The new TCP pistol from PepperBall is compact, ultra-light weight, and the first PepperBall pistol that fits comfortably on a standard duty belt.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 27, 2017

MS Senate Passes "Blue Lives Matter" Bill

After a nearly two-hour floor debate, the Mississippi Senate passed a "Blue Lives Matter" bill Thursday by 37-13, adding targeting of law enforcement and other first responders to the state hate crimes law.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 25, 2017

MN Bill Would Make Convicted Protesters Liable for Policing Costs

Minnesota lawmakers are advancing a bill that would allow cities to sue protesters who violate the law for the cost of the police response to the demonstration.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 12, 2017

Federal Marshals Seize Personal Property of FL Officer Over $22.4 Million Shooting Verdict

Federal marshals have seized the car, furniture and other belongings of a Palm Beach County sheriff's sergeant who was found liable by a jury for shooting an unarmed man, leaving him paralyzed.

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ProductsJanuary 10, 2017

Axon Signal Magazine

TASER International, maker of body-worn cameras, has announced its new Signal Performance Power Magazine. The SPPM is a smart battery that works with TASER's X2 and X26P Smart Weapons.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 10, 2017

Monday Ruling by U.S. Supreme Court Could Reduce Lawsuits Against Officers

This decision makes it much harder to sue the police, because almost all confrontations have unique features that could be used to block lawsuits. In essence, the court is signaling that it wants fewer suits against officers in the lower courts, and is chiding the appellate courts for allowing such suits.

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