Legal
The Legal topic page on Police1 is a must-read for any officer, at any agency, who wants to stay up-to-date on the latest news. Every trial, verdict and court decision that has to do with cops will be covered on this page.
A campaign dispute in Alabama raises hard questions about dissent, accountability and democracy in elected policing
Eight facts that gave officers reasonable suspicion to extend the scope of a traffic stop
When friends or third parties consent to entry, officers must still navigate common authority, scope limits and arrest warrant requirements
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“He was gonna crash into us,” Eric Duran told the court. "... All I had time for was to try again to stop or to try to get him to change directions. That’s all I had the time to think of.”
The man alleged that LAPD officers violated his constitutional rights by detaining and hospitalizing him after being incorrectly advised by a VA worker that he was suicidal
Kenneth Lee Simpson was found guilty of nine charges, including first-degree murder, in the killing of Hermann Police Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith
Ex-Greensboro officer Matthew Edward Hamilton stated he saw an object in the hand of a man wanted on firearms charges when he fired the fatal shot
The proposal would add additional penalties of up to a year in prison or an additional fine up to $2,500 or both for people who wear face coverings while breaking the law
This case examines how courts evaluate reasonable suspicion tied to proximity and association
The former Fresno PD sergeant filed a lawsuit claiming she was sexually harassed by members of the K-9 unit and was wrongfully terminated for attempts to stop the harrassment
The man’s death was caused by “cardiac dysrhythmia in a person with acute intoxication due to the combined effects of cocaine and ethanol while being restrained prone by [Haverhill] police”
Sean Grayson, who has late stage colon cancer, apologized in court and said he froze during the encounter and made “terrible decisions”
Assembly Bill 1627 would prohibit ICE officers from serving in any California state or local police agency or working as teachers, administrators or staff in public schools
The new statute bars employers from disciplining police officers and other paid first responders who seek treatment and requires reinstatement once they are cleared to return to duty
Former Fairfax County Sgt. Wesley Shifflett was convicted of reckless handling of a firearm, but an independent auditor’s review found his use of deadly force justified
How a routine littering complaint led to a lawful police encounter and broader legal implications for officers and communities
President Trump calls on lawmakers to pass legislation to end sanctuary policies and judges hear arguments about pausing Operation Metro Surge following Alex Pretti’s death
The suspect crashed a vehicle into cruisers and stabbed a Florence Township officer repeatedly in the chest; the officer was protected from more severe injuries by his ballistic vest
Former Heat and NBA security employee Marcos Tomas Perez sold more than 100 stolen items valued at about $2 million over a three-year period
Former Uvalde School District officer Adrian Gonzales said that he does not regret his actions during the shooting at Robb Elementary, noting he was under orders to retreat
Adrian Gonzalez was found not guilty of child endangerment for his actions during the 2022 mass shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers
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The legislation prohibits carrying firearms in areas such as government buildings, schools and health care facilities; law enforcement, security personnel and active-duty military are exempt
The officers were fired from the Soddy-Daisy PD after they allegedly plotted to get another officer fired; the city will pay the officers $415,000 each in back pay, compensation and legal fees
A Novi PD officer pulled over an off-duty Wayne County deputy before sending him on his way without incident; 15 minutes later, the deputy pulled the officer over without cause
When does a pursuit become constitutionally dangerous? A 39-second chase forces the court to decide when the clock really starts
The ambush attack killed Lorain Officer Phillip Wagner and wounded Officers Brent Payne and Peter Gale
Commissioner Darious Morris has also faced criticism over alleged social media posts identifying police officers
Hunter Nadeau is accused of opening fire in a New Hampshire country club, killing one patron before a bystander struck him with a stool to help subdue him
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