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.
Public reaction to the Minneapolis ICE shooting reflects widespread misunderstandings of how deadly force in vehicle encounters is evaluated under law, policy and training
A court’s decision to suppress evidence raises practical policy questions about officer reporting, training and agency liability
Proposals addressing housing, childcare, healthcare and collective bargaining remain stalled, despite their potential impact on retention and job satisfaction
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
The ICE Breaker Act of 2026 would bar individuals who joined ICE after Jan. 20, 2025 from serving as officers within any part of the Maryland state government
William D. DeFoor is charged with damaging government property, engaging in physical violence against any person or property in a restricted building or grounds, and assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers
Officers entered a home after a woman said she feared her former boyfriend might be attempting to kill himself inside; the Court ruled that their actions were “objectively reasonable”
Deputy Joe Vasquez took the stand in the trial of former school police officer Adrian Gonzales, who is facing nearly 30 criminal charges over the delayed response to the shooting
The former trooper is charged with first-degree falsely reporting an incident, misuse of 911, evading responsibility and failure to drive in the established lane
St. Louis Officer David Lee was killed when Ramon Chavez-Rodriguez, who had drugs and alcohol in his system, lost control of his vehicle and crashed into Lee
Christopher Taylor’s conviction for deadly conduct was overturned by an appeals court, clearing him of all charges related to the 2019 fatal shooting
The law directs the DOJ to work with LE and medical experts to set minimum standards for trauma kits purchased with Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds
“New Hampshire has made it clear that we are not a sanctuary for criminals...” Gov. Kelly Ayotte stated. “We will continue to work to keep our state the safest in the nation.”
A U.S. district judge wrote that “the responsibility to lead the [LMPD] in compliance with federal law must remain with the city’s elected representatives and the people they serve.”
A civil rights settlement mandates oversight and policy updates for Antioch PD after texts and federal indictments revealed racist messages and excessive force
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office ended joint air rescue operations following a new county policy permitting off-duty marijuana use by firefighters
Prosecutors said two Huntington Park officers had to make a split-second decision when confronting Anthony Lowe, who had just stabbed a stranger and was fleeing
The ruling clears Christopher Taylor of deadly conduct charges, citing limited options for retreat during an elevator encounter with a knife-wielding man
Suspended since 2020, the Clark PD officers argued that delays in the investigation should bar disciplinary action, but a judge rejected their claims
The suspect had stabbed Bridgeport Officer Marie Cetti in the neck and shouted threats before he was shot by another officer, bodycam video shows
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A state judge ruled the department must return the officers to active duty despite disqualifying factors such as past drug use, license suspensions and felony convictions
State board revokes LE certification for Mass. State Police investigator fired over Karen Read texts
Former trooper Michael Proctor is now “prohibited from performing police duties and functions in Massachusetts” following the POST board’s decision
Lt. Richard Mack’s orbital bone was broken when he was struck by at least two different protesters in a 2020 incident; one of the suspects was sentenced to community service
The DOJ asserts that the District is imposing unconstitutional bans on semiautomatic weapons the administration says are legal to possess under SCOTUS’s 2008 Heller precedent
Major Kathryn Downey alleged that after she reported misconduct by another officer, that officer retaliated by accusing her of misconduct and spreading false rumors
While not legalizing recreational use, the order could reduce penalties, change regulatory oversight and affect policing priorities
Yes, these are actually on the books — and some are still enforceable
The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act recognizes occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for public safety officers, clearing the way for expanded federal benefits
Furtive movements, gang affiliation and parole status created reasonable suspicion for vehicle frisk in U.S. v. McGregor
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