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...]
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...]