The information presented in this article is for discussion purposes only. It is not legal advice no actions should be taken based on it. You should consult with your department's legal counsel for guidance. The U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has recently made a very interesting ruling on the seizure of a citizen in the 4th Amendment context when police officers turn on … [Read more...]
Utah v. Strieff: Admissible Evidence From Unlawful Stop
The BlueSheepDog Crew are committed to bringing our readers up-to-date posts on the tactics, training, firearms, and equipment used by today's law enforcement professionals. Part of that commitment has been our posting key judicial rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court and the Federal Appellate Courts. Our hope is the information will be reviewed by officers for insight and … [Read more...]
U.S. 10th Circuit: Taser Drive-Stuns Can Be Excessive Force
The United States 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has recently decided the case of Perea v. Baca and City of Albuquerque. The result will likely have widespread impact on officers across the country. The excessive force lawsuit against Albuquerque, New Mexico police officers was based on the officers use of a TASER, mostly in "drive-stun" mode, during their attempt to subdue a … [Read more...]
DNA Identification of Arrestees
Nothing in this article is legal advice. Laws change constantly and the information here may be out of date and incorrect when you read this. Always consult your department's legal team before taking any actions. Recently in Maryland v. King (U.S. 6-32013), the United States Supreme Court said, “Yes!” According to the Court, the DNA identification of an arrestee “is a … [Read more...]