Category: Use of Force

We’ve heard a lot in the past several weeks about the racial makeup of departments in comparison to the communities they protect. In fact, I’ve been asked questions both during interviews and off-camera about the…

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As typically happens, the media inquiry and focus in the OIS in Missouri is starting to move toward the legal analysis of the use of deadly force. I’ve seen this progression in dozens of OIS…

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The officer involved shooting (OIS) in Ferguson, MO on August 9, 2014 is sparking calls for the immediate arrest of Officer Darren Wilson. At the same time, LEOs from city, state, and federal are continuing…

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On Tuesday, April 29, 2014, an active shooter entered the FEDEX facility in Kennesaw, Georgia shortly before 0554 hours. He shot 6 people then took his own life. The media coverage, as expected, was fevered….

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After many years of discussion, debates, hearings, and public input, Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 60, The Safe Carry Protection Act. As predicted, many in the media and gun control advocates have gone, well,…

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You can find the stories going back to the early 1990’s on the Internet and maybe they started before that time, but much has been published about students attacking and killing their fellow students. Recently,…

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This week, I was honored to appear before the Georgia Supreme Court to present oral argument in an appeal on behalf of 11 LEOs who were terminated from their jobs. It was a full circle…

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The conversation reminded me of my days in Crime Prevention and Training. “When the officer stopped me, he was so cold.” I responded, “Was he rude?” “No” they replied, “He was just not very friendly.”…

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Every year, I attend mandatory training to maintain my license to practice law. Most states require continuing legal education (CLE) on an annual basis. As you may have guessed, there are many companies willing to…

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Since June 2013, I’ve probably done over 50 interviews discussing Stand Your Ground (SYG) laws. It never ceases to amaze me how the concept, and often the plain language of the statutes, are distorted. I…

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