Court upholds deadly force as reasonable despite tragic result
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Creative Trooper’s Traffic Stop Was Lawfully Extended
Brief questioning and lawful phone handling did not extend stop
Court Clears Deputies in Fatal Encounter After PCP-Impaired DUI Arrest
Court finds “drive stun” not excessive as suspect resisted arrest
Officers Liable for “Ghost Chase” Crash
Court finds officers plausibly intended harm and ignored crash victims
Warrantless Probation Search Allowed, but Only Just
Probable cause based on key, car, and comments justified search
Swatting and False Emergency Calls — More Than Just a Nuisance
Weaponizing emergency response systems with life-threatening consequences
Preparing for Tragedy: A Guide for Law Enforcement Agencies
Building resilience through readiness

One Person Can Make a Difference in Public Safety
Richard Rescorla and Sid Heal prove that we can all have a lasting impact
AI in Law Enforcement: Understand and Accept the Challenges
Why every law enforcement agency needs an AI policy now
Court Rules Police Acted Reasonably in Deadly Motorcycle Shop Standoff
Court upholds investigative detentions during high-risk standoff as reasonable under Terry
Is Prison Seduction “Cruel and Unusual” Punishment?
Prison nurse’s sexual relationship with inmate fails Eighth Amendment claim
Clues to Possession of Ammunition Support Conviction
Constructive possession upheld based on vehicle control, post-arrest investigation