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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 WriterMay 20, 2016

Video: Los Angeles Police Union Sues Chief Over "Improper Influence" in Disciplinary Process

The union says the city charter section, which requires two command officers to be board members, is a violation of the 14th Amendment because the officers “owe their rank to the chief.” They are hoping the federal court agrees.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 20, 2016

Video: Former San Francisco Officer Alleges Retaliation for Whistleblowing, Files Suit

Pat Burley, an officer with the San Francisco Police Department for 22 years, claimed she was forced to retire after raising concerns about an officer embezzling money.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 19, 2016

FLEOA Supports Booker Bill for Equitable Federal Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits

Today, Senator Corey Book introduced the Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act, which would amend the definition of "law enforcement officer" to include uniformed officers from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Department of Veterans Affairs Police Department.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 13, 2016

FLEOA Stands With Lawmakers on Sentencing Reductions

"Reversing policies that have significantly decreased crime and replacing them with new initiatives that would unleash thousands of violent offenders is in no way a reasonable proposition."

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 12, 2016

House Passes Federal Law Enforcement Protection Legislation

The House of Representatives passed the Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act, which would ensure federal LEOs could carry their government-issued firearms and credentials during a government shutdown or furlough.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 10, 2016

Officer Sues NYPD Over English-Only Language Policy

A Hispanic officer is suing the NYPD over its English-only policy — saying she was reprimanded for answering a colleague in Spanish.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 9, 2016

Video: Phoenix Cop Killer Gets Life Term in 2010 Murder

The man who shot and killed Officer Travis Murphy from the shadows as Murphy responded to a call in Phoenix almost six years ago was sentenced to life in prison without parole.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 5, 2016

Suspect in 'Grim Sleeper' Serial Killings Case Found Guilty

Lonnie Franklin Jr. was found guilty on 10 counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder in the "Grim Sleeper" serial killings that targeted vulnerable young black women over 20 years in South Los Angeles.

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Articlesby Devallis RutledgeMay 4, 2016

Overlooked Legal Nuggets

From time to time, we get a really helpful decision that can make our jobs easier, and yet few people seem to learn about it or realize its significance. Here are 10 such decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 29, 2016

Some Dallas Officers to be Issued Less-Lethal Launchers and Sponge Rounds

Police booster group Safer Dallas Better Dallas announced Thursday that it plans to raise $250,000 to help pay for more than 100 launchers that shoot sponge rounds. The less-lethal weapons are meant to disarm and incapacitate someone from up to 100 feet away, police officials say.

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