The work of police officers in Arizona is regulated by strict rules. On occasion, the use of force may be justified. It should be used to keep a suspect from fleeing or causing somebody else harm. Excessive physical and lethal force, however, cannot be utilized. These will […]
A pat-down, which is also known as a frisk done by law enforcement, is designed to be less intrusive than a full-body search. The frisk is conducted to ensure that the officer is safe by making sure the suspect is not armed with weapons and no dangers are […]
In the realm of criminal law, the time you are placed in police custody matters. So, when are you in police custody? Being placed in custody triggers a host of rights and required warnings, some of which include:
Recent national events have caused cast a suspicion eye on police activities throughout the country. If ever there was a time when the public gave police officers the benefit of the doubt in a questionable situation, that time has passed. Now, law enforcement officers are finding […]
