Leave of Absence Rule for Political Candidates
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Massachusetts police officers may be required to take a leave of absence for the duration of any campaign and term of office. This presentation reviews the labor relations issues in making such a rule.
Running Time 00:12:20 |
Sample Police chief contract -  |
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Search Warrant Applications Manual - Free Download -  |
Manual prepared by: Attorney John M. Collins
Police officers must seek judicial approval for search warrants unless one of the exceptions to the search warrant requirement applies. This manual is designed to assist officers in not only filling out the application and accompanying affidavit, but also to help officers understand the requirements for probable cause and sources of information that must be present before a warrant may be issued. |
Community Caretaking and Vehicle Stops
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When are police officers allowed to stop motor vehicles or open doors of parked cars and check on the well being of their operators?
Attorney Jack Collins explains the "Community Caretaking Doctrine" and gives examples from actual cases in Massachusetts and across the country of what limits courts have placed on the admissibility of evidence of criminal activity that is detected during such stops. |
Witness Intimidation
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Witness intimidation is no longer related primarily to organized crime or domestic violence cases. The rise in gang activity has resulted in increased efforts to intimidate witnesses.
(Running time: 00:15:50)
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Protective Custody
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While most police officers properly carry out their duties in dealing with incapacitated people, some have been lulled into a false belief that, since PC’s are not charged with crimes, their custody will never be litigated in court. Hence, they have formed the bad habit of failing to document the circumstances that lead to each “PC”. This has led to a flurry of lawsuits brought by people “PC’d” by the police, who claim that their custody was not justified.
(Running time: 00:09:04) |
