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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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Videosby Staff WriterFebruary 4, 2016

Judge Tosses Accused Cop Killer's Lawsuit That Named Fallen Officer as Defendant

A lawsuit filed by a man accused of killing an Indianapolis Metro Police Department officer has been thrown out by a federal judge. More Here.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 4, 2016

Video: Judge Tosses Accused Cop Killer's Lawsuit That Named Fallen Officer as Defendant

A lawsuit filed by a man accused of killing an Indianapolis Metro Police Department officer has been thrown out by a federal judge.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2016

LAPD Officers Fired Over Fatal Pursuit Shooting Sue to be Reinstated

Michael Ayala and Leonardo Ortiz were among about two dozen officers who pulled up behind 51-year-old Brian Beaird’s mangled Corvette after he crashed in downtown Los Angeles in 2013, ending a long, high-speed pursuit

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ProductsJanuary 29, 2016

Less-Lethal

Mace Tactical Solutions provides innovative and effective less-lethal products.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 21, 2016

Justices Divided Over N.J. Police Officer's First Amendment Case

Heffernan was demoted to patrol officer the next day and told it was because of his "overt" involvement in a political campaign. But was it a First Amendment issue?

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 19, 2016

University of Cincinnati to Pay Millions to Family of Man Killed by Campus Officer

The deal gives the family of Samuel DuBose $4.85 million and promises free undergraduate tuition for his 12 children who range in age from 4 to 23.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 14, 2016

Accused Cop Killer Sues Fallen Officer, Indianapolis PD for Excessive Force

The man charged with killing Indianapolis Metro Police Officer Perry Renn in July 2014 has now filed a federal lawsuit against Renn, and the City of Indianapolis, alleging the use of excessive force. Major Davis II claims he was irreparably injured. He's demanding almost $7 million dollars in damages.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 12, 2016

Supreme Court Strikes Down Florida Death Sentence Process

Florida's death penalty sentencing process violates the constitutional rights of criminal defendants by granting judges powers that juries should wield, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 8, 2016

Combined Systems Inc. hires Director of Law Enforcement Sales

Aimee Barmore has been named Director of Law Enforcement Sales for Combined Systems Inc. She will oversee all U.S. and Canadian sales efforts in the federal and law enforcement markets.

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Articlesby Devallis RutledgeJanuary 7, 2016

Under the Microscope After an OIS

If, God forbid, you have to shoot someone on the job, here are some possible consequences you may find yourself enduring for the next several years, even though you may have been completely justified in your use of deadly force.

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