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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 23, 2016

Supreme Court Sides With Death Row Inmate in Racial Discrimination Case

The Supreme Court ruled Monday morning in favor of a death row inmate in a case concerning race discrimination in jury selection.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 23, 2016

FLEOA Supports Moving Criminal Investigation Division from IRS to Main Treasury

New legislation proposes the creation of a Bureau of Criminal Investigation within the main Treasury.

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Videosby Staff WriterMay 20, 2016

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. More Here.

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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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Videosby Staff WriterMay 20, 2016

Former SFPD Officer Alleges Retaliation for Whistleblowing, Files Suit

A former San Francisco police officer has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against The City of San Francisco and the police chief alleging that she suffered retaliation for turning in a dirty cop. More here.

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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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