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Debate rages over severity of child-porn sentences

Doubts are growing within the judiciary about the reasonableness of the sentencing guidelines, as demonstrated by the extent to which judges are refusing to follow them - Full Story

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Retiring FBI agent took creative approach

FBI agent Harry Trombitas retires as an FBI agent just ahead of the mandatory retirement age of 57, following a career spanning almost three decades - Full Story

Columns

2011 in Review: 7 key decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court Terrence P. Dwyer, Esq. - Police Liability and Litigation

2011 in Review: 7 key decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court sets the minimal constitutional standard to be applied, state courts are free to provide broader constitutional protections under state constitutions - Full Story

Columns

PoliceOne Analysis: The Pimentel arrest and Federal authority Lance Eldridge - All Law Enforcement is Local

PoliceOne Analysis: The Pimentel arrest and Federal authority

Concluding that local authorities should avoid pursuing terrorism charges just because federal officials might not agree may underestimate the capabilities, effectiveness, and professionalism of state and municipal counterterrorism units - Full Story

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Fullerton chief asked to resign

Fullerton chief asked to resign

A councilwoman requested the resignation in the wake of a confrontation that led to the death of Kelly Thomas, a mentally ill man. Chief has 'done his best'

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Arpaio: No word from Feds on violations

Arpaio: No word from Feds on violations

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio said that officials investigating racial profiling allegations against his office haven't told him of any constitutional violations. 2 years later

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Officer-involved shooting (part 1)

Watch this dash-cam video of an officer-involved shooting and try to determine whether the use of force was justified. After doing so, watch the second video.
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