by Brandi Harper | Mar 31, 2023 | Knowledge
Once an officer is required to contact an attorney to get representation, or they are involved in a critical incident, one of the first questions we get is “What is PORAC LDF?” Some officers have no idea and have never heard of it; others know that it is some... 
by Brandi Harper | Feb 1, 2023 | Knowledge
One of the most common questions individuals have when contemplating divorce is regarding alimony or spousal support. In California, alimony is referred to as spousal support; it seems, in part, to get rid of the stigma behind the term alimony. Spousal support is... 
by Brandi Harper | Jan 1, 2023 | Knowledge
The prolific use of smartphones with recording capabilities and social media has enabled the public to record police activities. While most police contacts are professional and without incident, this practice has allowed the public to catch some police activities and... 
by Brandi Harper | Dec 12, 2022 | Legislation
As the new year approaches, several new laws are being codified. One such new law that will affect law enforcement is California Assembly Bill 485, which relates to Hate Crime Reporting. AB 485 will require local law enforcement agencies to post Hate Crime reporting... 
by Brandi Harper | Nov 14, 2022 | Knowledge, Legislation
Unfortunately, it may come to pass that at some point in your career, that there is no easy, clear choice on a decision to be made. An instance that merits discussion is when an officer is facing potential criminal charges for on-duty conduct. The difficult decision... 
