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 Seattle Police Department responded recently (December 6, 2015) to multiple calls of a suspicious man in several businesses. The male was described as sweating … [Read more...]
Police Pursuits and Use of Force
The information in this article is presented for discussion only. It is not legal advice. You should consult with your department's legal team before taking any actions. On April 15, 2015, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals decided the case of Mobley v. Palm Beach Sheriff Dept. et al. At question was the reasonableness of force used by deputies while apprehending a … [Read more...]
Spike Strips & More Officer Deaths
We lost two more officers killed while deploying spike strips during the past few weeks. This makes a total of four officers this year who have been killed while trying to deploy tire deflation devices in a vehicular pursuit. Spike strips, also known by the brand name Stop Sticks, are deployed by an officer standing on the side of a road in an attempt to deflate the … [Read more...]