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The Independent Source Doctrine

Although some searches and seizures may only be justifiable under a single approach, many can be justified several different ways. The U.S. Supreme Court has long held that when this is the case, any independent source of contested evidence will suffice, even when another does not.

January 11, 2012

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Fla. Cop Convicted of Misconduct In Search

A Miramar (Fla.) Police officer has been convicted of official misconduct for falsifying records relating to the search of an accused drug dealer's apartment.

December 19, 2011

Patrol

Four Famous Cases

The decade of the 1960s gave us four of the most significant cases that apply to our daily work: Mapp, Brady, Miranda, and Terry. These four are among the most prominent criminal law cases you should know more about to understand how we got to where we are.

December 1, 2011

Technology

SCOTUS Considers GPS Tracking by LE

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether attaching a high-tech tracking device to suspect's vehicle without a warrant is constitutional.

November 1, 2011

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Vehicle Checkpoints

Checkpoint stops are different-multiple vehicles are stopped one after the other, at the same place, without any suspicion beforehand that anyone in particular may be engaged in unlawful activity.

October 31, 2011

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'Good Faith' Revisited

The Fourth Amendment exclusionary rule is not absolute. In a number of decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court has recognized that even where a police officer makes an unreasonable search or seizure, there may be compelling reasons not to exclude resulting evidence.

October 16, 2011

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U.S. Supreme Court Considers Legality of Strip Searches

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday began considering whether a suspect can be strip searched and closely examined before entering jail.

October 12, 2011

Technology

Calif. Lawmakers Move To Ban Warrantless Cell Phone Searches

California lawmakers have approved a bill that would require officers to obtain a warrant before searching the contents of a subject's cell phone or wireless device. The bill would become law if approved by Gov. Brown by Oct. 9.

September 27, 2011

Technology

Federal Court Upholds Right To Record Video of Officers

Arresting someone for filming a law enforcement officer is a Constitutional violation, a federal judge in Massachusetts has ruled.

August 28, 2011

SWAT

Covert Entry Search Warrants

Traditional search warrants aren't always the best choice, because they require immediate notification. With a covert entry warrant, officers can delay notification, collect evidence, and continue building their case.

July 21, 2011

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Exigent Entry

Warrantless entries are limited to those authorized by consent, probation or parole search conditions, or "exigent circumstances" involving some sort of emergency requiring immediate action. One category of exigency that may justify warrantless entry is the need to prevent the imminent destruction of evidence.

July 6, 2011

Technology

California Bill Would Require Warrant for Cell Phone Searches

Members of the Peace Officers Research Association of California have come out in opposition to the bill, saying cell phones contain vital information about crimes in progress that could be deleted by the suspect.

July 4, 2011