Category: LEO Litigation

We have a sophisticated civil justice system in the United States. Individuals can pursue relief in local, state and federal courts with or without attorneys. Individuals have pursued cases to the United States Supreme Court…

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I remember when I was applying for my first job in law enforcement. I spoke with LEOs from many different agencies and asked a thousand questions. Truth be known, I probably drove them crazy! How…

In my house, we have a budget. Everything down to the food for the pups, we plan ahead. Now some of those plans involve the unexpected. Boo and Scout love their bones, but occasionally, they…

You are driving your patrol vehicle facing a green light at a busy intersection. In a scenario played out thousands of times each day, a driver approaching the red light from the right is too…

Last week, the United States Supreme Court issued an opinion that will change the way LEOs do business. As always, I encourage you to read the full opinion. Like any opinion from the USSC, United…

We all remember the song from Schoolhouse Rock, “I’m just a bill, just a lonely old bill…” (It’s OK to sing…quietly to yourself!) The song was remarkably accurate! Tis the season for legislators to gather…

What a sad, horrifying and bizarre way to begin 2012. From a media standpoint, there has been a lot of news to cover. A young mother shot and killed an intruder in Oklahoma, LEOs in…

As you “undeck the halls,” defy gravity on ladders taking down lights and plot a strategy to stay off the naughty list next year, I’d like to take a few moments of your time to…

After 23 years in law enforcement, I’ve attended a bunch of classes. I’ve also taught a bunch of classes relating to everything from basic law enforcement to on-scene response to the Georgia Association of Law…