The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently rendered a decision in Meshal v. Commissioner, Georgia Dept. of Public Safety, where the Court considered under what circumstances an officer may be denied...
Continue ReadingThe Future of AI in Law Enforcement The Guardian Mindset Podcast is back with a critical conversation on Artificial Intelligence in Law Enforcement. Attorney Eric Daigle sits down with Attorney Joseph Race, an expert in...
Continue ReadingThe United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently issued a decision in Napouk v. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, a case involving the use of deadly force. The ruling highlights the challenges...
Continue ReadingA recent case considered by the Tenth Circuit examines the circumstances that determine whether a suspect lacks a reasonable expectation of privacy in a vacant storage unit located in the apartment building where they reside....
Continue ReadingThe Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals rendered an opinion in the case of United States v. Ruiz, which considers the reliability of witness identification and highlights the challenges officers often face in balancing investigative procedures...
Continue ReadingThe United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently rendered a decision in United States v. Davis, considering whether law enforcement officers had a sufficient constitutional basis to search a defendant’s vehicle after...
Continue ReadingIn United States v. Taylor, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit considered crucial questions about the limits of police authority during traffic stops, particularly the use of prolonged detention and K-9 units...
Continue ReadingBaxter v. Santiago-Miranda, Hendren, No. 23-11902, 2024 U.S. App. LEXIS 28813 (11th Cir. Nov. 13, 2024) The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals rendered a recent decision in a case that highlights law enforcement’s use of...
Continue ReadingThe Seventh Circuit’s recent decision in United States v. Hudson navigates complex Fourth Amendment issues within the context of medical emergencies and law enforcement intervention. This case focuses on the complexities involved when the duties...
Continue ReadingToday, we analyze a recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that examines law enforcement’s authority to manage public spaces while addressing the dynamics of public expression and safeguarding citizens’ constitutional freedoms. This case centers...
Continue ReadingIn July 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued an opinion in United States v. Chatrie, a case that could potentially make its way up to the Supreme Court of...
Continue ReadingThe Supreme Court recently issued a decision in an important case that could affect how law enforcement officers act as expert witnesses. Diaz v. United States deals with a niche yet significant topic: the role...
Continue ReadingThe United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently rendered a difficult decision in the case of Perez v. City of Fresno. This case stems from an action brought by the surviving family...
Continue ReadingIn the recent case Milla v. Brown, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit examined Fourth Amendment claims lodged against two officers for detaining and searching the plaintiff and his vehicle without...
Continue ReadingThe United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard a case arising from a law enforcement investigation into the defendant’s involvement in a drug-dealing scheme and his unauthorized possession of firearms. Ostrum first...
Continue ReadingIn an interesting case, the Sixth Circuit recently tested the limits of the particularity requirement for search warrants under the Fourth Amendment, focusing on how courts assess errors within warrants to determine the impact that...
Continue ReadingIntroduction As law enforcement officers, understanding election laws is crucial to ensure the integrity and security of the voting process. This resource page provides essential information on election laws, political violence, unlawful paramilitaries, and polling...
Continue ReadingThe United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit recently delivered a decision in Flores v. Henderson, a case stemming from a tragic encounter involving Shamikle Jackson and four Aurora police officers. The lawsuit...
Continue ReadingThe Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently considered United States v. Cade, a case that considers the Attenuation Doctrine in the context of a vehicle search and incriminatory statements. This case arose after the defendant,...
Continue ReadingThe United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit recently reviewed United States v. Daniels, a case that tests the Fourth Amendment’s boundaries concerning when officers can lawfully detain individuals based on anonymous tips....
Continue ReadingThe Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently rendered a decision in the case of United States v. Ramirez, exploring the limits of the Fourth Amendment’s protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. In this case, the...
Continue ReadingIn the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, the case of United States v. Ronquillo recently considered officers’ actions during the execution of a search warrant. The Tenth Circuit was tasked with confronting the...
Continue ReadingThe recent case from the Tenth Circuit, United States v. Dawson, probes the boundaries of the Fourth Amendment’s safeguard against unreasonable searches and seizures in the context of traffic stops, specifically when the driver is...
Continue ReadingIn a recent case coming out of Capitol Hill, the Supreme Court issued a highly anticipated decision that grapples with retaliatory arrests, First Amendment freedoms, and the scope of the Nieves v. Bartlett “probable cause”...
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