May 22, 2018 [Active Shooters]
Safer Schools and the NRA
Safer Schools and the NRA
In the face of tragedy, some people get their claws out. I've been involved in law enforcement for more than 30 years, and I've followed the politics...
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Healthcare & General Liability Defense
Healthcare & General Liability Defense
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January 30, 2018 [Blue Line Lawyer]
Use of Force: As Seen on TV!
Use of Force: As Seen on TV!
The phrase, "As seen on TV", became iconic in the 1970s. It was plastered on toys, home products, and tools following televised commercials for the...
December 31, 2017 [Blue Line Lawyer]
To Face Unafraid the Plans That We Made
To Face Unafraid the Plans That We Made
Those words written in 1934 by Richard B. Smith form the lyrics of one of the most prolific holiday songs, Winter Wonderland. The song has been...
September 5, 2017 [Blue Line Lawyer]
Reality and the “Racist Cop”
Reality and the “Racist Cop”
Google "racist cop" and you'll get more than 2.5 million results. The articles range from specific statements made on social media to snippets of...
August 8, 2017 [Blue Line Lawyer]
Realistic De-Escalation the Force Science® way!
Realistic De-Escalation the Force Science® way!
On August 3rd and 4th, I was in Orlando attending another excellent Force Science® class. In December 2015, I attended the five day Force Science®...
May 23, 2017 [Blue Line Lawyer]
Why the Betty Shelby Case Matters
Why the Betty Shelby Case Matters
On May 17, 2017, a jury in Oklahoma acquitted Officer Betty Shelby of First Degree Manslaughter charges filed in connection with the September 2016...
April 18, 2017 [Blue Line Lawyer]
Does the video tell the story?
Does the video tell the story?
I did several media interviews this week about an arrest that was captured on video. While this is not uncommon and I have been asked about videos...
March 14, 2017 [Active Shooters]
Continuing Education
Continuing Education
Despite all the jokes, attorneys are governed by a lot of rules. There are pages of ethics rules, guidelines, and aspirational goals intended to...
February 19, 2017 [Blue Line Lawyer]
Free speech, social media, and immunity
Free speech, social media, and immunity
Just about every law enforcement agency has a social media policy. I have litigated many disciplinary actions involving them and with few exceptions,...
January 21, 2017 [Blue Line Lawyer]
Peaceful Transfer of Power? The inauguration through the eyes of LEOs....
Peaceful Transfer of Power? The inauguration through the eyes of LEOs....
On January 20, 2017, a new president of the United States of America took the oath of office. There was no coup d'etat, he was elected pursuant to...
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