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Justice Department reviews Ga. immigration law

The Obama administration is suing to block a similar law in Alabama - Full Story

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Utah lawmaker seeks to end DUI checkpoints

David Butterfield's proposal ran into stiff opposition Monday from Utah's law enforcement community - Full Story

Columns

Is prone positioning really riskier for suspects? The Force Science Research Center - Destroying Myths & Discovering Cold Facts

Is prone positioning really riskier for suspects?

Besides dispelling some persistent myths about the risk of prone positioning, Dr. Christine Hall feels that one study confirms the rarity of sudden in-custody death - Full Story

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Use of force: Defining 'objectively-reasonable' force Ed Flosi - Taking Training to the Next Level

Use of force: Defining 'objectively-reasonable' force

The term “objectively reasonable” is the true — and most accurate — legal standard when both teaching use of force, and/or evaluating an officer’s past use of force - Full Story

Exclusives

What does the Supreme Court decision in U.S. v. Jones mean for investigators?

What does the Supreme Court decision in U.S. v. Jones mean for investigators?

The Supreme Court ruled that police agencies seeking to use a GPS tracking device on the vehicle of a person under investigation must first obtain a search warrant. - Full Story

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

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

While 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

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3 questions to help assign blame

Asking the right questions will assist in determining who is utterly at fault. Whether it’s the administration, the officer, or anybody else, we’re always trying to fix blame. There are three key questions that should always be asked when assessing a situation and determining who is at fault. P1 Columnist Gary Kluugiewicz explains them in the video tip below.
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