Court rules compelled thumbprint is a testimonial act
Compelling a Thumbprint to Unlock Phone Violated Fifth Amendment
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Category: Law Enforcement
Improper Distribution of Nude Images of Arrestee
Court affirms qualified immunity but establishes new precedent
The Best Laid Plan Went a Little Haywire
Court upholds officers’ actions in fatal standoff
When Law Enforcement Hiring Goes Wrong
How poor recruitment choices can impact agencies and public trust
Emergency Aid or Overreach? Court Affirms Warrantless Entry and Deadly Force
Court upholds warrantless entry and use of force based on exigent circumstances doctrine
Gunshots and Bullet Hole Justify Warrantless Entry
Court upholds warrantless entry due to exigent circumstances
Warrantless Entry Not Justified by Reports of Death
Court rules emergency aid doctrine doesn’t apply in firearm possession case
Ethical Policing and the Duty to Intervene
Embedding intervention as a cornerstone of modern law enforcement
Law Enforcement Policy Trends to Watch in 2025
Law enforcement is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in technology, societal expectations and legislative changes. Staying ahead of these developments is critical for agency leaders striving to ensure compliance and improve operational efficiency. In 2024, our...
Navigating Grants for Body-Worn Camera Program Funding
Implementing a BWC program to enhance public safety
Walking on the Wrong Side of the Law Leads to Lawful Arrest
Qualified immunity upheld in jaywalking arrest
Driver’s License Was Legitimate Target of Vehicle Search
False ID leads to valid vehicle search and discovery of evidence