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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
Fatal Force and Faulty Foundations...
July 8, 2025
In a recent case out of the Tenth Circuit, the court was tasked with assessing Ibarra v. Lee, No. 24-5070 (10th Cir. 2025), which considers the availability of qualified immunity after officers fatally shot an individual while serving him with an emergency protective order.
Handcuffed on the Strip...
June 17, 2025
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued a decision in United States v. In, 124 F.4th 790 (9th Cir. 2024), after the defendant, Larry In, was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm following a traffic stop conducted by officers of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
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.
Confession or Coercion?
July 1, 2025
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit recently decided United States v. Maytubby, a case that evaluates whether a confession obtained during a police interview was voluntary under the Fifth Amendment, highlighting an example of how courts assess officer conduct and potential coercion during non-custodial interviews
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.
Fatal Force and Front Doors...
June 25, 2025
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently issued its opinion in Bakutis v. Dean, a case that provides guidance on the use of deadly force under the Fourth Amendment and examines the boundaries of the community caretaking exception to the warrant requirement. The Court was tasked with considering whether a Fort Worth police officer was entitled to qualified immunity after fatally shooting Atatiana Jefferson during a late-night welfare check.
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.
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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