The information presented in this article is for discussion purposes only. It is not legal advice. You should consult with your department's legal counsel prior to taking any action. On September 16, 2015 the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals decided the case of Moore v. Pederson. The case involves the warrantless entry into a private residence to arrest an offender … [Read more...]
Bailey v. Vinson – Are SWAT Teams Excessive Force?
The information in this article is presented for discussion. It is not legal advice and no actions should be taken based on it. You should contact your department's legal team for guidance. On June 23, 2015 the United States 5th Circuit Court of Appeals considered the use of a SWAT team to execute a search warrant, as it relates to the people's right to be free from … [Read more...]
Montoute v. Carr – Officer Involved Shooting
The information in this article is presented for discussion. It is not legal advice and no actions should be taken based on it. You should contact your department's legal team for guidance. In 1997 the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in the case of Montoute v. Carr, involving a police officer shooting a person armed with a sawed-off shotgun who had not pointed the … [Read more...]
United States v. Webster – Patrol Car Confessions
Information presented in this article is for discussion purposes only. It is not legal advice. You should consult with your department's legal team prior to taking any actions. We've all been there before. You're investigating a suspected crime, and to help control the scene you place a suspect in the back of your patrol car. The thug is a tough guy at the scene and isn't … [Read more...]
Exigent Entry & Plain View – U.S. vs. Andino
The United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals decided the case of United States v. Andino on September 16, 2014. The case centered around the warrantless entry by law enforcement into a home based upon the belief by officers that exigent circumstances existed - the destruction of evidence. The subsequent seizure of evidence in plain view once inside the … [Read more...]
Anonymous Callers and Police Action: Navarette v. California
UNDERSTANDING THE LIMITATIONS OF ANONYMOUS CALLERS A REVIEW OF NAVARETTE v. CALIFORNIA AUTHOR'S NOTE: This article reviews the U.S. Supreme Court case of Navarette v. California. The information is meant to educate the reader on the latest U.S. Supreme Court rulings on important law enforcement functions. However, like all of our articles, the … [Read more...]