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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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Articlesby David GriffithAugust 12, 2016

Less Lethal Concepts: The OC Projector

Less Lethal Concepts' Pepper Pak 50 is designed to deliver chemical agents at up to 85 feet, protecting officers and reducing the need for deadly force.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 30, 2016

Cop Killer Gets Death Penalty for Murder of 2 NYPD Undercover Officers

A New York City street gang member was sentenced to death on Wednesday in the execution-style slayings of two undercover police officers in 2003 — the latest chapter in a case that's seen his original death sentence overturned, his behind-bars affair with a prison guard exposed and the massive cost of his defense questioned.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 19, 2016

Texas Governor Announces Police Protection Act

The proposal is punctuated by making it a hate crime for anyone to commit a crime against a law enforcement officer out of bias against the police. The governor will request that the Texas legislature pass the Police Protection Act in the 2017 legislative session.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 12, 2016

LAPD Did Not Violate Deadly Force Rules in 2015 Shooting, Panel Finds

The Los Angeles Police Commission on Tuesday found that the fatal shooting of a woman in South L.A. last year did not violate the department’s deadly force policy.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 8, 2016

Video: Man Arrested for Taking Video of Officers Sues NYPD

Ruben An, 24, filed suit in Manhattan federal court Wednesday over his 2014 arrest for using his cellphone to document three NYPD officers rousting a man they found lying on a sidewalk.

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Videosby Staff WriterJuly 8, 2016

Man Arrested for Taking Video of Officers Sues NYPD

Ruben An, 24, filed suit in Manhattan federal court Wednesday over his 2014 arrest for using his cellphone to document three NYPD officers rousting a man they found lying on a sidewalk. More Here.

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Articlesby Michael D. SchlosserJuly 8, 2016

In Praise of Pepper Spray

While a TASER may be a better option at times, pepper spray can be a practical choice. The key is to know when the use of pepper spray is appropriate and will be effective.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2016

Seattle Officer Injured in Riot Plans to Sue City Over "Inadequate Equipment"

A Seattle police officer who was hit in the head with a slab of concrete during this year’s May Day protest downtown has indicated that he intends to sue the City of Seattle.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 24, 2016

Video: Grand Jury Says No Charges for Texas Officer in Pool Party Incident

A Collin County (TX) Grand Jury declined to indict a former McKinney police officer for his role in breaking up a pool party last June and taking down a 15-year-old girl.

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Videosby Staff WriterJune 24, 2016

Grand Jury Says No Charges for Texas Officer in Pool Party Incident

A Collin County (TX) Grand Jury declined to indict a former McKinney police officer for his role in breaking up a pool party last June and taking down a 15-year-old girl. More Here.

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