The introduction of policies concerning the use of cameras by police has developed into a controversial quagmire of citizens’ personal and legal rights versus the police ability to perform their duty in what often amounts to problematic situations. Myriad incidents over the past several years have citizens and policymakers questioning...

Confessions are some of the strongest forms of evidence that one can bring to a court of law as they possess compelling weight. Therefore, one is likely to make a conviction based on the confessions. Eliciting a confession for presentation in a court of law is indeed one of the...

Police brutality is a major problem in the United States. Overuse of force has rocked many communities to this point, with protests breaking out around the country from Missouri to New York City to Charlotte and many places in-between. In fact, an entire movement has popped up around stopping overuse...

In recent years, police departments have come up against many serious allegations, especially in regard to violating citizens’ civil and constitutional rights, policy abuse and brutality. In many of these areas, police have been found to be deficient and ineffective. For instance, Baltimore riots erupted this year after police officers...

Police liability is a serious consideration for all who protect and serve. Specifically, the doctrines of duty of care, failure to protect, and the laws covering vehicular pursuits can lead a police officer or police department straight to court in a legal or civil liability case. The responsibility of the...