Tag: law enforcement liability

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….

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…

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.”…

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…

We’ve all heard the story of David, the teenager who killed the giant Philistine Goliath with a single stone from his sling. Sometimes we forget the utter fear that Goliath instilled in the Israelites. It’s…

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…

On Friday, December 13, 2013, a student entered Arapahoe High School armed with a shotgun and at least one Molotov cocktail. Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson held a press conference the following day asking for…

As I sit wondering where in the world February went, I realize we are a couple of weeks away from Thanksgiving! If anyone wants to join me, I am seriously considering putting out a BOLO…

About once every month, I send a private message or text to a LEO I know on Facebook. This usually follows my reading of a post they wrote criticizing their command staff, work conditions, or…

It’s that time again! As we approach the holidays and the end of the calendar year is just a few weeks away, it is time to make sure that you have completed sufficient training to…