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Patrol

TX Officer Shot in the Face Suing Training Company

The Texas officer who was shot in the face during active shooter training in November is now suing the company that led the training.

April 26, 2023

Point of Law

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.

April 4, 2023

Featured

LA Police League Sues Anti-Cop Website Owner Over Alleged “Bounty”

The recent release of more than 9,300 LAPD officers’ information has caused a furor within the department after it was requested by police abolitionist group called Stop LAPD Spying Coalition. It also mistakenly included the names of undercover officers.

March 28, 2023

Point of Law

Wichita to Pay $5M Over Swatting Death

The swatting call was spurred by a feud between two online gamers over a video game, Shane Gaskill of Wichita and Ohio gamer Casey Viner. Finch was not involved in the feud.

March 15, 2023

Command

Fired Fort Lauderdale Chief Files $10M Lawsuit Against City

The former chief is seeking to be reinstated and is suing the city for $10 million for allegedly violating his rights.

March 15, 2023

Point of Law

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.”

March 1, 2023

Point of Law

Kobe Bryant’s Widow Settles with Los Angeles County for $29 Million Over Photos Taken at Helicopter Crash Scene

The settlement includes the $15 million judgment Vanessa Bryant won against the county after a two-week civil jury trial last year in Los Angeles. It also resolves all pending litigation and future claims from the Bryant family.

March 1, 2023

Patrol

DA Drops Most Serious Charge Against Officer Accused of Leaving Suspect in SUV on Train Tracks

She suffered head injuries, broken ribs, a broken arm and a broken sternum when the train crashed into the police vehicle. She spent 12 days in a hospital recovering from her injuries.

February 27, 2023

Weapons

Editorial: Killing America’s Gun Industry

The plaintiffs’ attorneys found a new angle of attack. They went after the company over how it marketed the Bushmaster AR that was used by the killer. They claimed the marketing was crafted to appeal to young men and glorified its capability for violence. The Connecticut Supreme Court bought that argument and ruled 4-3 in 2019 that the plaintiffs could sue

January 27, 2023

Point of Law

Factors to Consider Before Using Force to Effect an Arrest

Legally, any use of force by law enforcement must be objectively reasonable, but we should also consider whether it is necessary.

January 11, 2023

Point of Law

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.

January 3, 2023

Weapons

Daniel Defense CEO Issues Statement on Uvalde Shooting Lawsuits

"From its inception, Daniel Defense has been committed to promoting responsible firearms ownership and has built its reputation on its unwavering support for the Second Amendment and the law-abiding citizens who protect their homes, connect with their children, and put food on the table with our products," CEO Marty Daniel wrote.

December 2, 2022