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Point of Law

Man Accused of Killing Florida Officer Found Competent to Stand Trial

The man accused of killing an officer with the Fort Myers Police Department has been found to be competent to stand trial.

January 23, 2020

Point of Law

Missouri Bill Banning Police Residency Requirements Expanded to Whole State

A bill meant to lift police residency requirements for officers in the city of St. Louis was expanded by lawmakers Tuesday night to include all Missouri municipalities, despite opposition from Kansas City.

January 22, 2020

Point of Law

DOJ Unveils Presidential Law Enforcement Panel

Attorney General William Barr announced Wednesday that he has appointed 18 law enforcement officials to the newly created Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice.

January 22, 2020

Point of Law

3 Arrested in Connection with Video of Assault on Baltimore Officer

A third person has been arrested in connection with an assault on a Baltimore officer Friday that was captured on video and shared across social media.

January 21, 2020

Point of Law

Red Flag Petition to Disarm Colorado Officer Rejected

On Thursday, a judge shot down a Colorado woman's petition to seize guns from the Colorado State University Police Officer who shot and killed her son during a 2017 edged weapon attack.

January 16, 2020

Point of Law

Gunman Sentenced to Life in Murder of Border Agent Terry

A man convicted of first-degree murder for shooting U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry nine years ago in a case that exposed the federal gun operation known as "Fast and Furious" has been sentenced to life in prison.

January 10, 2020

Point of Law

2 New Jersey Officers Cleared in Non-fatal Shooting

A grand jury has decided to not file criminal charges against three Jersey City, NJ, police officers who shot two men this summer after mistaking Roman candle bursts for gunshots.

December 26, 2019

Point of Law

President Trump Signs LE Museum Coin Bill

President Donald J. Trump has signed the National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act into law. Proceeds from the sale of the commemorative coin will help endow programs and exhibits at the Museum.

December 26, 2019

Patrol

Man Denied "Youthful Offender" Status in Murder of Alabama Officer

A 20-year-old man has been denied "youthful offender" status in the slaying of Mobile Police Officer Sean Truder earlier this year.

December 19, 2019

Point of Law

Oregon Supreme Court Places Limits on Police Questions at Traffic Stops

The Oregon Supreme Court issued a decision late last week that places restrictions on officers' ability to question occupants of vehicles at traffic stops.

November 25, 2019

Patrol

Where Did All the Prosecutors Go?

District attorneys used to have the mission of protecting the public and putting away criminals. Now, some have the mission of freeing the bad guys and indicting cops.

November 14, 2019

Point of Law

Tactics and Training: Thoughts on Use of Force

Is the law on use of force really changing? What is science saying about bias? What can you do to be safer on the job?

November 13, 2019