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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 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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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2016

Proposed South Carolina Law Would Require Agencies to Have Policy for Officer-Involved Deaths

South Carolina state senators gave unanimous key approval Thursday for a bill that would require all law enforcement agencies in the state to have a written policy on how to handle officer-involved deaths.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2016

Man Arrested and Questioned After Deadly Trooper Ambush Sues Pennsylvania State Police

A man who was arrested then questioned about a deadly ambush at a Pennsylvania State Police barracks has sued claiming he was traumatized by overzealous troopers who detained him based on mere speculation.

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Articlesby Devallis RutledgeFebruary 5, 2016

Consensual Encounters

The well-trained, self-disciplined, smart law enforcement officer first tries a consensual encounter, before resorting to a detention that may or may not win judicial approval.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 4, 2016

Man Shot by Florida Deputy Awarded $23.1 Million by Jury

Sheriff's attorney Summer Barranco said Stephens did not respond to Lin's instructions after he was pulled over for a traffic infraction on his bicycle. Stephens testified that he was a "little bit" high and had marijuana in his shoe at the time of the traffic stop.

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