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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 WriterMarch 26, 2016

Video: Fresno Chief Uses Officers' Body Camera Videos to Defend Controversial Shooting

Body-worn camera footage released Thursday by the Fresno Police Department shows officers shooting 40-year-old Freddy Centeno in September after the man drew a black hose nozzle from his pocket. Centeno, a reportedly mentally disabled man, died nearly a month later, and his family has filed a lawsuit against the Fresno PD and the officers involved.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 22, 2016

Video: Congressman Sponsors Bill to Make Attacks on Officers a Federal Hate Crime

“There are more officers being targeted because of the fact that they’re police officers,” said Buck, a Republican representing Colorado.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 17, 2016

Judge Rules Killer of Two NYPD Detectives Can't be Executed

A man on death row for killing two undercover New York City police officers cannot be executed because he meets the legal standard to be considered intellectually disabled, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 16, 2016

Obama Picks Merrick Garland for Supreme Court

President Obama said Wednesday that he will nominate federal Judge Merrick Garland to serve on the Supreme Court, challenging the resolve of Republican senators opposed to an election-year confirmation.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 10, 2016

Retired California Trooper Sues Over Gun Arrest at High School

A retired California Highway Patrol officer who had a permit to carry a gun onto a Santee, CA, high school campus is suing the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department for false arrest, excessive force and unlawful search and seizure, among other claims.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 8, 2016

New York Senator Votes for Bill to Protect Police Officers

New York State Senator Michael Venditto (R, C, I- Massapequa) voted this week on legislation (S.5598) that would establish the new crime of inciting violence against a police officer.

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ProductsMarch 7, 2016

Ace Launcher

The Sage ACE 40mm launcher accepts all types of 40x46 NATO compatible less-lethal ammunition.

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ProductsMarch 7, 2016

Take Down Line

Take Down brand is a line of OC pepper and tear gas sprays manufactured by Mace Security International Inc.

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ProductsMarch 7, 2016

Crossfire Gel

Sabre's Crossfire Gel is the company's newest delivery system. It features a range of 20 feet and Crossfire technology, designed to allow Crossfire Gel to deploy from any angle or orientation.

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ProductsMarch 7, 2016

X2 and X26P

The TASER X2 and X26P smart weapons both feature all-digital technology, self-diagnostics that monitor device health, and charge metering to safely deliver the optimal current.

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