The demonstrations in past years, including the Occupy movements, flash mobs, and sports championships, put law enforcement agencies on notice that we have an obligation to prepare our departments for a proper response to these types of events. The Occupy movement has given us a glimpse into what we can expect to see in the …
Crowd Management and Protecting Civil Rights Continue Reading
Many departments are dealing with protests across the country, placing a continued strain on your resources. While many of the demonstrations are peaceful, some are requiring the calling of an unlawful demonstration in response to violence and property damage. How can we help? We can help and make sure your officers are aware of the …
In a previous article, entitled “They Said WHAT!?”: A Primer on Public Employee Freedom of Speech, discussed the basics of public employee free speech under the First Amendment. This article will address the issue of how agencies may restrict employees from posting certain content on social media consistent with the First Amendment. The Test As a reminder, …
“They Posted WHAT!?”: Policing the Police on Social Media Continue Reading
The “freedom of speech” is clearly set forth in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.[1] The freedom of speech is the right to articulate one’s opinions and ideas without fear of government retaliation or censorship, or societal sanction. The freedom of expression is oftentimes used synonymously with the freedom of speech which can cause …
“They Said WHAT!?”: A Primer on Public Employee Freedom of Speech Continue Reading
Law Enforcement has spent decades understanding the jurisprudence of Fourth Amendment law, but how well do you know the First Amendment law’s implications? From the day you enter the academy, we spend hours understanding clearly established Fourth Amendment standards and interpretations. How much time do we spend on First Amendment jurisprudence? Not much, or not …
Why attend the Virtual First Amendment Summit? Continue Reading