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From the Supreme Court on down to the county courthouse, police law and decisions affecting law enforcement change on a daily basis. The Legal topic page on PoliceOne is a must-read for any officer, at any agency, who wants to stay up-to-date on the latest news. Every trial, verdict, and court decision that has to do with cops will be covered on this page, which also features expert analysis.
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Slain NY cop's partner choked up while testifying

Slain NY cop's partner choked up while testifying

Retired Detective Glenn Estrada couldn't hold back his tears as he recalled his last shift with his partner, Peter Figoski - Full Story

News

Mass. man who slashed cop gets 24-26 years

Mass. man who slashed cop gets 24-26 years

The level 3 sex offender nearly killed the officer in a gruesome attack in 2011 - Full Story

Columns

P1 First Person: On being 'Mr. Nice Guy' PoliceOne Contributors - P1 First Person

P1 First Person: On being 'Mr. Nice Guy'

By Kevin Sailor PoliceOne Member I recently had an officer bring to me a warrantless arrest affidavit ... - Full Story

Columns

2012 in Review: 12 lasting impressions Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: Be Advised...

2012 in Review: 12 lasting impressions

To say that this has been a difficult year is an understatement of impossible proportion - Full Story

Exclusives

A brief examination of the Anders Breivik verdict

A brief examination of the Anders Breivik verdict

In what many may see as gross injustice, confessed and now convicted murderer Anders Breivik received only a 21-year sentence for the wanton slaughter of 77 innocents, many of them children. - Full Story

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Cell phones, privacy, and the Fourth Amendment

Cell phones, privacy, and the Fourth Amendment

Several court decisions around the country have found that cell phone searches are covered by the Fourth Amendment and subject to the warrant requirement. Yet, a majority of courts have upheld these searches. - Full Story

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Jury: Cop's 1998 death a homicide

Jury: Cop's 1998 death a homicide

Jurors concluded Wash. state trooper Ronda Reynolds' husband and stepson were responsible for the killing, ruling out suicide. (KOMO Image) Cold case reopened

Videos

New era, new rules

Times are changing in law enforcement, according to P1 Columnist Gary Klugiewicz. As a new era is ushered in, cops must stop reacting and start responding. Proper response requires that you remain alert, be decisive and have a preplanned practice and response. If you don’t, you’re likely to get popped. Click the video below for three ways you can be prepared.
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