KLCIS recognizes the importance of ongoing legal updates for law enforcement. An important component of effective police work is understanding and properly applying Kentucky Revised Statues which provide safer communities within the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Officers should continually train on updated case law from the US Supreme Court and 6th Circuit. All training should be documented and preserved with departmental records. Refer to KLCIS Model Policy on Training.
The primary source of legal training comes from KY Department of Criminal Justice Training Legal Section. Please visit their website for numerous sources of training and information. KLCIS Legal updates page is an additional resource for members of KY League of Cities. Additional information can be obtained from your local county and/or commonwealth attorney. Best investigative practice is to always consult with local prosecutors during investigations.
Lozman v City of Riviera United States Supreme Court First Amendment By Jack Ryan June 2018
Carpenter v United States Cell Phones By Jack Ryan June 2018
Supreme Court Kisela v Hughes Use of Force Diminished Capascity By Jack Ryan April 2018
Byrd v United States by Jack Ryan (Rental Vehicles) May 2018
Collins v Virginia Summary by Jack Ryan (Vehicles & Curtilage) May 2018
Supreme Court and Taser - December 2016
Reasonableness of entry as force when there is a use of flash bangs as part of entry - December 2016
Handcuffing and Excessive Force Sixth Circuit - August 2016
United States Supreme Court Distinguishes Breath Test from Blood Test under Implied Consent Statutes that Criminalize a Refusal-Warrantless Blood Test Violates Fourth Amendment - US Supreme Court June 2016
Electronic Controlled Weapon Protected Under 2nd Amendment - US Supreme Court March 2016
Cell Phone Search Warrant Sixth Circuit - February 2016
Convenience Store Search 7th Circuit - February 2016
Post Taser Use Confession Considerations - February 2016
Workplace Searches and the Fourth Amendment - November 2015
Pepper Spray Use at Scene of a Protest - July 2015
SEVENTH CIRCUIT UPHOLDS IMMUNITY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF VEHICLE TOW ORDINANCE June 2015
Elonis v US. Freedom of Speech - June 2015
HOME ENTRY - PROTECTIVE SWEEPS, CONSENT AND THE FOURTH AMENDMENT: Seventh Circuit Ruling - June 2015
ELEVENTH CIRCUIT UPHOLDS USE OF FORCE AFTER PURSUIT - May 2015
No Answer To Whether ADA Applies When Officers Are Dealing With A Mentally Impaired, Violent And Armed Subject May 2015
Hotel Eviction Does Not Require Advance Notice - May 2015
DOES A SUSPECT HAVE A REASONABLE EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY DURING CONVERSATIONS IN THE CAGED AREA OF A PATROL VEHICLE - April 2015
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