Author: Ken Wallentine

KEN WALLENTINE is the Chief of the West Jordan (Utah) Police Department and former Chief of Law Enforcement for the Utah Attorney General. He has served over three decades in public safety, is a legal expert and editor of Xiphos, a monthly national criminal procedure newsletter. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Institute for the Prevention of In-Custody Death and serves as a use of force consultant in state and federal criminal and civil litigation across the nation.

June 28, 2021

Court Prohibits Introduction of Anatomical Photos in Child Pornography Trial

June 17, 2021

“Talk Nice, Think Mean” Leads to Voluntary Conversation and No Suppression

June 16, 2021

Non-Indian on Tribal Lands May Be Detained by Indian Police

June 15, 2021

Supreme Court Limits Warrantless Entries in Hot Pursuit

May 27, 2021

Speeding Ticket Leads to Heroin Bust

May 26, 2021

Incriminating Statements Post-Miranda Warning Ruled Admissible

May 25, 2021

Improper Impound Not Saved by Proper Inventory

May 24, 2021

“All Hell Breaking Loose” Not Connected to Failure to Train

May 13, 2021

Suspect’s Stomach Fluttering Supported Traffic Stop Extension for Drug Dog Sniff

May 10, 2021

Slow and Tow: Proper Pre-Tow Inventory Policy Defeats Suppression Motion for Drugs

May 7, 2021

Would Slowing Down and Conducting Inventory Have Made This Evidence Admissible?

April 28, 2021

Unwitting CIs Provide Probable Cause to Search

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