Tag: LEO

Today we celebrate 237 years of freedom. We recognize the bravery of the men who gathered to put their names on a document recognizing that the mere act of picking up a pen would condemn…

I remember the first time I read an article about public perceptions of LEOs. I believe it was in the academy during the block of instruction entitled, “Policing The Public.” We were fortunate that our…

After recent news stories, I’ve been thinking a lot about LEOs involved in deadly force incidents. That is not unusual because I think about that all the time and represent a bunch of folks who…

I was horrified by two news reports this week. The first involved the vicious attack of a British soldier on the street in London. He was hit with a vehicle then hacked to death with…

In an instant, three families suffered live changing losses. On May 18, 2013, a Nassau County LEO responded to a report of a home invasion. He encountered a man holding a pistol and a hostage,…

I represented a LEO a few years ago in connection with an officer involved shooting (OIS) who was not able to provide critical details about the use of deadly force. He was present on the…

On March 26,2013, the United States Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of Florida v. Jardines. The case has important implications and guidance for LEOs. As always, I encourage you to read the…

I have always been fascinated with the reasons why people commit crimes. I remember the first time I left a bank after doing a security inspection as a LEO and confirmed that a bank was…

LEOs in Maine recently apprehended a convicted rapist who was on the run for 34 years. 34 YEARS!! Most LEOs working today were not working 34 years ago, and some were not alive 34 years…

I get a lot of calls from LEOs experiencing issues at work. I recognize that each situation is extremely serious to the LEO. I still remember how a bad boss or supervisor can sap the…