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Policies are the foundation of your organization and layout the guidelines for the success of your staff members. If you do not tell the staff what is expected of them, how can you guide them to success? As technology continues to evolve and make its way into law enforcement operations, we must have policies in place governing these new technological advancements. Specifically, we need

A substantial part of our society today is technology’s constant evolution and progression. While technology has significantly advanced law enforcement practices and approaches, it is essential to recognize that this progress also necessitates careful limitations and guidelines. These guiding principles are fundamental to uphold the integrity of law enforcement operations. This legal update underscores the pressing need for law enforcement agencies to consider implementing

In a recent ruling from the First Circuit Court of Appeals, the case of United States v. Cowette has underscored the critical importance of upholding Miranda rights and the constitutional right to counsel during police interrogations. Cowette’s case originated from an investigation into a drug-trafficking ring led by Nicholas Culver in Maine. Cowette, a minor player in the operation, was identified as allowing Culver

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recent decision in Perkins v. Hart casts a spotlight on the challenging scenarios officers face on the ground, focusing on an arrest that raised questions about excessive force and First Amendment retaliation. This case stems from an escalated confrontation between Ms. Teliah Perkins and two deputies of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, ultimately leading to Perkins’s arrest.

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently decided United States v. Lajeunesse, a case that deals with probationers and parolees rights. This case is pivotal in understanding the interplay between the right to privacy under the Fourth Amendment and the supervisory needs of law enforcement and offers guidance on warrantless searches of electronic devices belonging to individuals on probation or parole. Terry Lajeunesse, convicted through

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently rendered a decision in United States v. Montalvo Flores, examining the extent of an individual’s Fourth Amendment rights, and addressing whether an unauthorized driver has a reasonable expectation of privacy in a rental car. Hearing the case on appeal, the Third Circuit found that a driver’s status as an unauthorized driver will not defeat his or her otherwise reasonable expectation