Field sobriety tests are designed to help an officer determine if a suspect is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, but like any test, its reliability depends on the person administering the test. If the officer fails to conduct the tests in a clear and accurate manner, the results of the test may be […]
Can Police Lie To You?
You’ve probably heard that honesty is the best policy, but when talking to cops, that sentiment often goes out the window, especially when you consider that police don’t need to be honest with you. That precedent was set in the case U.S. v. Magallon-Lopez, and in that case police lied to a suspect about the […]
Can Police Force You To Unlock Your Cell Phone During A Search?
Nowadays almost everyone has a smartphone, and while it has become an essential part of our daily lives, it also often holds some conversations and data that we’d like to keep private. Even if these conversations and images aren’t outright illegal, they may not be something we’d want to share with the world. Sometimes these […]
What Are Your Rights When Talking To The Cops?
Even if you’re not doing anything wrong, it can be intimidating to talk and interact with a police officer, and when police need to lean on this, they will when talking with citizens. This is why it’s so important to know your rights and how to best handle an interaction with an officer. Below, we […]
Chaska Police Add Non-Lethal, Non-Painful Restraint To Their Arsenal
As calls to police departments about mental health issues continue to increase compared to just a few years ago, police have begun looking for new ways to safely subdue non-violent but agitated individuals. When escalated improperly, weapons can lead to injuries and death, and some feel that tazing or pepper spraying non-violent individuals crosses a […]
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