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Qualified Immunity for Cops in Infant Human Shield Case
Louisiana · Louisiana

Qualified Immunity for Cops in Infant Human Shield Case

Estate of Parker v. Mississippi Department of Public Safety, 2025 WL 1603809 (5th Cir. 2025) Eric Smith kidnapped his three-month-old son, La’Mello Parker, after murdering La’Mello’s mother and another person in Gulfport, Louisiana. Smith fled in his car, holding La’Mello tightly to his chest. Smith led officers on a prolonged chase down I-10, crossing from Louisiana into Mississippi, where he fired his first shot at officers. The chase continue…Read Article
Creative Trooper’s Extended Traffic Stop Was Lawful
Missouri · Missouri

Creative Trooper’s Extended Traffic Stop Was Lawful

United States v. Puckett, 2025 WL 1647195 (8th Cir. 2025) Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper James Rorie stopped Billy Puckett for improperly displaying a disabled placard and failure to wear a seatbelt. Trooper Rorie explained the reasons for the stop and asked Puckett about his travel plans. He also asked Puckett whether he had ever been arrested. After Puckett admitted he was a registered sex offender, Trooper Rorie asked Puckett to join h…Read Article
Inmate Ingenuity, Revisited: More Tales from the Inside
New York City · New York

Inmate Ingenuity, Revisited: More Tales from the Inside

Note: This article is a follow-up to my post called “Inmate Ingenuity: Improvisation and Manipulation Behind Bars,” originally published in July 2023. If there was a university for street smarts, inmates would have Ph.D.s.I stress this point in my jail training classes.If you meet a veteran correctional officer (CO) who works in a jail, prison, juvenile detention center, community corrections center or any place that confines offenders, ask them…Read Article

Lexipol Consultant Spotlight: Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder

We are proud to work alongside extraordinary public safety leaders as Lexipol Consultants who continue their service long after their active careers end. These individuals bring decades of real-world experience, offering valuable insights that shape the solutions we provide to first responders. Among our Lexipol Consultants is Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder, a nationally recognized fire service leader whose passion for firefighter health, survival…New York State · New YorkRead Article

Letters to the Editor: Minnesota Lawmaker Shootings Highlight a Troubling ‘Downward Spiral’

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
'Recall how, in his first run for office, [Trump] said he was considering paying the legal fees of a man charged with hitting a protester in the face at one of his rallies,' writes an L.A. Times reader.Donald Trump · MinnesotaSee the Story

Time to Refresh Your Training on Fighting EV Fires

In early June 2025, the Morning Midas, a massive ship transporting more than 3,000 vehicles from China to Mexico, caught fire near the Alaskan coast. The fire began on a deck containing approximately 750 electric and hybrid vehicles. Once smoke was detected, the crew realized they were utterly unprepared to deal with an electric vehicle (EV) fire of that size. All 22 of them quickly abandoned ship, leaving the vessel and its cargo adrift and abl…Los Angeles, California · Los AngelesRead Article

Preparing for Tragedy: A Guide for Law Enforcement

No officer puts on a badge expecting not to return home. Yet every year, law enforcement officers across the country make the ultimate sacrifice. While the dangers of the job are real, the possibility of a line-of-duty death (LODD) is something no one wants to dwell on. Still, ignoring the known risk doesn’t protect anyone. In fact, it does the opposite. Too often, departments and families find themselves unprepared when tragedy strikes. The res…United States · United StatesRead Article

AI in Law Enforcement: Understand the Challenges

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in The Chief’s Chronicle; New York State Association of Chiefs of Police. Reprinted with permission. Early last year, I wrote an article, “AI in Law Enforcement: Old and New Challenges.” In the intervening period, I have learned a lot about the state of AI in law enforcement as I have traveled around the country presenting on the topic at various conferences. My focus, however, is not on the techni…Artificial Intelligence · AlbanyRead Article

It's not weak to speak: Mark's message to brave first responders everywhere

100% Left coverage: 27 sources
Former police officer Mark Meredith says our first responders need us as much as we need them. They protect us; let's protect them too.Goulburn · GoulburnSee the Story

Fire Service Ethics: Decision Making Under Pressure

Firefighters are hired and trained to respond under pressure, often making life-or-death decisions in chaotic environments. But what about the ethical decisions that come with the job? What happens when doing the right thing isn’t as clear-cut as choosing the right fitting for a hose and hydrant? In the Lexipol webinar, “Why Good People Make Bad Decisions: Ethical Decision Making in the Fire Service,” Chief Kris Blume and Susie Zavala, LMSW, off…United States · United StatesRead Article

Investigative Detention Reasonable in Deadly Standoff

Moderson v. City of Neenah, 2025 WL 1355332 (7th Cir. 2025) On a December morning in Neenah, Wisconsin, law enforcement responded to a report that a long-haired, bearded man dressed in a flannel shirt and armed with a MAC-10 submachine gun, had taken hostages inside a motorcycle shop. Dispatch broadcast that a shot had been fired inside the building and the suspect said he would start killing hostages in five minutes. As officers established a c…Neenah · NeenahRead Article

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