Tag Archive for: MRR Law Enforcement Blog
Use of Force on Non-Violent Resistors
NewsOne of the most difficult decisions a police officer must make is whether to use force on an individual. That decision becomes even more difficult when an officer confronts an individual in the midst of a mental health emergency. Consideration…
The Right To Investigate Versus The Right To Privacy – The Apple Vs. FBI Debate
NewsBy: Tami Zupkow Hannon, Esq.
Few things will unify Americans more than stories of terrorist attacks, especially alleged terrorist attacks on American soil. The need for, and call to, investigate those claims is undeniable. In doing just that,…
Drones and Law Enforcement – The Future is Now
NewsBy: Curtis M. Graham, Esq.
Nowadays it is not uncommon to look up into the sky and see a drone flying overhead. Everyone seems to have one. The rise (pun intended) of unmanned aerial vehicles ("UAVs") presents interesting questions for law…
Getting Social – How Law Enforcement Can (And Should) Be Using Social Media
NewsBy: Curtis M. Graham, Esq.
There is no question that social networking websites have changed the way we live and connect. These sites have also presented opportunities and challenges for law enforcement departments around the country. From…
U.S. Supreme Court rules “Qualified Immunity” in Mullinex v. Luna
NewsBy: James A. Climer, Esq.
Police use of deadly force has been a hot topic in the news recently. Events like the Ferguson, Missouri riots and the shooting of Tamir Rice as well as the Michael Brelo verdict in Cleveland have spurred countless…
Law Enforcement and the ADA
NewsBy: Casey C. Stansbury, Esq.
Law enforcement officers encounter individuals with disabilities nearly every day. These disabilities may include people who are deaf or hard of hearing, people with epilepsy or cerebral palsy, persons with autism…