by Brandi Harper | Sep 27, 2022 | Legislation
As we are halfway through 2022, we have welcomed several new laws that affect law enforcement. Over the last few years, several laws have focused on police accountability and criminal justice reform. 2022 has seen the most drastic change to law enforcement in the...
by Brandi Harper | Aug 25, 2022 | Knowledge, Legislation
How many of you have ever fought with your spouse… not because of what you said, but how you said it? After a few of those fights, you start to figure out that how you say things matters, even if the words basically mean the same thing. The same is true in the law....
by Brandi Harper | Jul 14, 2022 | Knowledge, Legislation
Unfortunately, it may come to pass at some point in your career; there is no easy, clear choice on a decision to make. An instance that merits discussion is when an officer faces potential criminal charges for on-duty conduct. The difficult decision comes when an...
by Brandi Harper | Jul 11, 2022 | Knowledge
What is Qualified Immunity? Qualified immunity is a judicial doctrine that protects state actors from liability in certain instances. Qualified immunity was created by several U.S. Supreme Court cases, most significantly Harlow v. Fitzgerald, Saucier v. Katz, and...
by Brandi Harper | May 23, 2022 | Knowledge
A “Public Safety Statement” is a statement an officer is required to give immediately after being involved in an officer-involved shooting, or other critical incident. It is important that officers understand what a “Public Safety Statement” is, and what it is not, so...
