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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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ProductsMarch 7, 2016

FN 303 Launcher

The FN 303 Launcher is a compressed air-powered system capable of launching fin-stabilized .68 caliber projectiles at point-specific targets with a range of up to 50 meters.

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ProductsMarch 7, 2016

VKS Less-Lethal System

Projectiles deployed with PepperBall's VKS have a variable kinetic impact of between 13 and 30 Joules with extended range and precision accuracy.

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ProductsMarch 7, 2016

40mm Tactical 4-Shot Launcher

The Tactical 4-Shot is equipped with a quad rail and features an advanced pump action.

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ProductsMarch 7, 2016

M-09 Less-Lethal Pistol

Defenzia's M-09 is a multi-purpose less-lethal weapon with laser target marker. This short, barrelless four-shot pistol uses 18x45mm less-lethal special cartridges.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 7, 2016

University of Oregon Police Chief Paid to Leave Following Lawsuit

The University of Oregon paid its police chief, Carolyn McDermed, $46,000 to leave the position, officials said Friday.

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Articlesby Devallis RutledgeMarch 2, 2016

Serving the Search Warrant

Having a warrant does not guarantee that your actions will always be upheld. Every officer participating in the execution of a search warrant should be familiar with the following guidelines.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2016

Video: Minneapolis Group Pushes for Police Officers to Buy Their Own Liability Insurance

A Minneapolis group has created a petition to change the city's charter to require police officers to provide their own liability insurance.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2016

Virginia Considers Bill to Withhold All Officers’ Names

The Virginia Senate has already approved Senate Bill 552, which would classify the names of all police officers and fire marshals as “personnel records,” exempting them from mandatory disclosure under the state’s freedom of information law. The Republican-dominated Virginia House will consider the bill in hearings starting Thursday. Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) has not taken a position on the bill yet, his spokesman said.

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Articlesby Amaury MurgadoFebruary 23, 2016

Barricaded Suspect, Mutual Aid

The suspect has advised that if anyone comes near his mother he "will take them out." You also know the sergeant asking for help uses poor tactics and will count heavily on his personal relationship with the suspect.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 23, 2016

Hospital to Pay $1M to Family of Eric Garner

The hospital center that dispatched paramedics and treated Eric Garner as he died has agreed to pay $1 million to the family, according to court records.

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