On November 21, 2023, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals decided the United States v. Altieri[i], which serves as an excellent review of the law related to probable cause and arrests for prowling. The relevant facts of Altieri are as [...]
On November 20, 2023, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals decided Bouvier v. City of Covington[i], which serves as excellent review of the law related arrest and use of force. The relevant facts of Bouvier are as follows: On August [...]
In Willis v. Mock,[i] the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals was faced with the issue of whether it was reasonable under the Fourth Amendment for officers to use deadly force to end a dangerous, high-speed pursuit of a motorcycle. A [...]
In 2016, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decided Griggs v. Brewer[i], in which the court examined whether an officer was entitled to qualified immunity for performing a takedown on resisting DUI suspect, punching the suspect in the head when [...]
Officers are often faced with situations where a person is non-compliant and refuses to follow lawful orders. Officers are faced with making decisions on what type of force to use in these situations, and guidance from the caselaw always notes [...]
On October 18, 2023, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals decided Tousis v. Billiot[i], in which the court examined whether an officer was entitled to qualified immunity for using deadly force on a fleeing motorist. In Tousis, agents from the [...]
On October 19, 2023, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals decided the United States v. Bryant[i], which serves as excellent review of the law related search warrants, curtilage, and inaccurate information in the search warrant affidavit. The relevant facts of [...]
In the world of private business, the doctrine of respondeat superior can make an employer liable for the torts committed by their employees in the scope of their duties. However, this doctrine is not applicable to municipalities and counties regarding [...]
In the world of private business, the doctrine of respondeat superior can make an employer liable for the torts committed by their employees in the scope of their duties. However, this doctrine is not applicable to supervisors in law enforcement [...]
Officers are often called to respond with EMS on medical emergency calls. At times, the subject of the medical call is physically resistant to paramedics as they are attempting to assist the person with a life-threatening crisis. Officers are then [...]