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NewsJanuary 22, 2024

California City Asks State Supreme Court to Review Ruling Over Release of Drone Footage

A 4th District Court of Appeal ruled that while much of the drone footage could be exempt, it was incorrect to rule that all the video footage could be considered tied to investigations.

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ArticlesNovember 30, 2023

Point of Law: Reasonable Suspicion in Vehicular Stops and Searches

Understanding the nuances between reasonable suspicion and probable cause is crucial in navigating the legal framework of the Fourth Amendment.

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NewsJuly 25, 2023

NYPD K-9 Handlers Sue for Overtime Pay for Dog Care

The eight officers — all lieutenants and sergeants who either currently or formerly worked as K-9 officers — want the city to pay them for the time they spend training and grooming the dogs at home.

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Articlesby Eric DaigleJuly 7, 2023

Point of Law: Mouthy Detainees and Excessive Force

In Johnson v. City of Miami Beach, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals let a plaintiff sue an officer for striking him while in custody and secure.

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Articlesby Eric DaigleJune 13, 2023

Point of Law: Fleeing Drivers and Use of Force

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled on whether officers can use deadly force to stop a suspect from driving away in some circumstances.

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NewsApril 4, 2023

Appeals Court Denies Immunity to Charlotte Officer Sued Over Fatal Shooting

In a unanimous reversal Tuesday, three judges from the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court decision last year that granted immunity to Wende Kerl, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg officer who fatally shot Franklin.

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Articlesby Eric DaigleMarch 1, 2023

Point of Law: What the Kobe Bryant Trial Means for Police

“I live in fear every day of being on social media and these (photos) popping up,” Vanessa Bryant testified. “I live in fear of my daughters being on social media and these popping up.”

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Articlesby Eric DaigleJanuary 3, 2023

Point of Law: Involuntary Statements During Interrogation

An Eighth Circuit case hinged on whether a suspect could be questioned while under pain meds in the hospital.

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Articlesby Eric DaigleOctober 14, 2022

Point of Law: Using Informants to Conduct Searches

While investigating a public employee, the FBI used a disgruntled associate to search for evidence. It didn’t go well.

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Articlesby Eric DaigleAugust 31, 2022

Point of Law: Drafting Vehicle Pursuit Directives

Agencies can manage risk and provide accountability with a well-written pursuit policy.

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