On September 4, 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed its decision in Martin v. Boise, 902 F.3d 1031 (2018). In doing so, the Ninth Circuit laid down its guidance on how law enforcement deals with the homeless population – in terms of arrest and charging – but, in doing so, should give pause…
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Early Settlement and Release Clinches Defense Victory in Excessive Force Case
On November 5, 2018, U.S. District Judge John Tuchi granted summary judgment in favor of the Pinal County Sheriff in a Fourth Amendment excessive force case. Williams v. Pinal County, et.al., 2:16-cv-03921-JJT-BSB. Plaintiff Katrina Williams claimed a Pinal County Sheriff’s Deputy used excessive force when, during a vehicle stop to effect a misdemeanor shoplifting investigation,…
No Designated Police Legal Advisor? AMRRP has a Solution…
Many medium to large law enforcement agencies have their own police legal advisor. These highly qualified, educated, and experienced attorneys are available to guide their agencies through legal and operational decisions, large and small. AMRRP recognizes that not every Member Law Enforcement Agency has the resources to hire a dedicated police legal advisor. That’s one…
