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Wyoming Association
of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police
Daigle Law Group
New Podcast
Managing Public Protests:
Managing Complexity and Ensuring Preparedness
In this episode of the Guardian Mindset Podcast, Attorney Eric Daigle and special guest Captain (Ret.) Spencer Fomby discuss the intricacies of managing public protests. The podcast delves into the complexities of managing public protests, emphasizing the critical role of comprehensive training for officers and civilian leaders in charge.
Daigle Law Group Client Success Advisor
Contact Information:
Katie Parrott
Client Success Advisor
Daigle Law Group, LLC
860-270-0060 ext 106
katie.parrott@daiglelawgroup.com
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Daigle Law Group Legal Updates
Knives Down - No Immediate Threat
May 13, 2025
The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals recently analyzed the case Baca v. Cosper, where the Court considered whether a police officer’s use of deadly force against a mentally diminished elderly woman was objectively reasonable under the Fourth Amendment. The decision addresses a crucial issue in law enforcement: determining when a knife-wielding individual actually poses an immediate threat justifying lethal force, and what the law requires when dealing with diminished-capacity suspects in tense, rapidly evolving circumstances.
Qualified Immunity Upheld...
April 15, 2025
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently issued a decision in the case Stearns v. Wagner, 122 F.4th 699 (8th Cir. 2024), which arose in the wake of George Floyd’s death after large-scale protests erupted nationwide. This §1983 lawsuit challenges a Missouri State Highway Patrol Sergeant’s crowd-control tactics after a protester was injured by a deployed projectile.
Carjackings, Criminal Conflicts, and the Car Search Conundrum...
March 25, 2025
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently issued a decision which considered the scope of law enforcement’s authority to conduct a warrantless vehicle search incident to a lawful arrest based on a valid arrest warrant. The case, United States v. Turner, stems from several incidents that took place in North Carolina, over roughly two days in June of 2020.
Through the Tinted Looking Glass...
May 6, 2025
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a recent decision in United States v. Poller, 129 F.4th 169 (2d Cir. 2025). As part of an ongoing investigation into suspected drug and weapons offenses, officers executing search and arrest warrants approached the suspect’s vehicle—parked on a public street outside his residence—and used an iPhone camera to examine its interior.
Fences, Free Speech, and a Trump Rally Tussle...
April 8, 2025
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a recent decision in Puente v. City of Phoenix1, a case that examines law enforcement’s application of force when attempting to maintain order in response to large crowd-control situations. Arising from a protest outside a rally for then-President Trump in Phoenix, Arizona in 2017, the Phoenix Convention Center drew a crowd of demonstrators that required a safety-response plan coordinated between the Phoenix Police Department (PPD) and other federal, state, and local security agencies.
From Minor Infraction to Major Overreach...
March 18, 2025
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently rendered a decision in Meshal v. Commissioner, Georgia Dept. of Public Safety, where the Court considered under what circumstances an officer may be denied qualified immunity for extending a traffic stop. Specifically, is a call to the FBI concerning a driver’s status on the No-Fly List equivalent to a warrants check?
No Free Pass Behind Tinted Glass...
April 22, 2025
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently issued a decision in the case of United States v. Rose, where the Court considered whether officers’ observations of tinted windows can establish probable cause for a traffic stop and whether employing a drug-detection dog, along with subsequent arrests and searches, can withstand constitutional scrutiny.
No-Knock Entry, Chemical Munitions, and $50K in Damages...
April 1, 2025
Arising out of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, the case of Cuervo v. Sorenson scrutinizes the deployment of two SWAT units, the use of chemical munitions, and property damage exceeding $50,000 during a search for a stolen Sno-Cat.1 This case highlights significant constitutional concerns about excessive force, no-knock entries, and the scope of lawful searches within the meaning of the Fourth Amendment.
Deadly Force and Qualified Immunity
March 11, 2025
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently issued a decision in Napouk v. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, a case involving the use of deadly force. The ruling highlights the challenges law enforcement officers face when making split-second decisions in tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving situations.
The Vital Role of the First Amendment in Law Enforcement
The First Amendment guarantees freedoms of religion, expression, assembly, and petition. Its implications on Law Enforcement and Corrections Operations have been addressed by the Supreme Court in recent years. Do you have proper policies and effective training for First Amendment activities?
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