School will soon be back in session, and that means the big yellow school buses will be back on the roadways carrying some of our most precious cargo. And while stop-arm violations did decline in 2020, that was likely due in part to the COVID pandemic that led to virtual learning across the state. Prior […]
What To Say When Police Ask If You’ve Been Drinking Tonight
If you are pulled over, especially if the traffic stop takes place late at night, you can expect that the police officer conducting the stop will be looking for signs of intoxication from the driver. They observe with their eyes and try to detect the smell of alcohol with their nose, but they’ll also see […]
When Can Police Enter Private Property?
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that police can’t just stop and frisk you while you’re walking down the street or barge into your home any time they want to look for evidence of a crime. However, that doesn’t mean you have absolute privacy […]
The Consent Loophole For Suspects In Police Custody
Recently, we stumbled upon a Twitter thread that we found quite interesting. User @cuddlesandcoke tweeted on June 5 that in 35 states, police officers could legally have sex with someone in police custody as long as they claimed it was consensual sex. Now, you’re probably thinking that there is no way this could possibly be […]
Changes Coming Under New Police Accountability Bill
Late last week, Governor Tim Walz signed a police accountability bill into law that bans a number of physical restraints and tweaks some training protocols. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at the changes this bill brings, and how it could affect policing going forward. Changes Under Policy Accountability Bill A number of […]
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