Law for VA LEOs

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Ep. 137 - Parking Violations and the Fourth Amendment - Suppression Reversed by Court of Appeals Sep 13, 2026

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This month, the Court of Appeals addressed what authority officers have regarding passengers in parking violation investigations, reversing suppression by a trial court judge

Ep. 136: 3 Deadly Force Rulings in 30 days - All Dismissed Aug 09, 2026

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In the last month or so, the 4th Circuit has issued three rulings in three different deadly force cases, dismissing each lawsuit. Today we talk about why these cases were so clear and what made them different from previous rulings from the 4th Circuit

Ep. 135 - New Legal Restrictions on Law Enforcement: Masks, Informants, Badge Numbers, Facial Recognition - General Assembly 2026 Jul 26, 2026

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This week, we talk about restrictions that the General Assembly imposed on law enforcement regarding facial coverings, displaying your name/badge#/agency, informants, and facial recognition technology.

Ep. 134 - U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Geofence Warrants Jul 05, 2026

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This week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a major ruling on law enforcement searches of cellphone and location data held by third parties in the Chatrie "geofence" case that we have discussed many times before. Today we examine this ruling.

Ep. 133: Is Carrying a Concealed Handgun Reasonable Suspicion for a Stop? Ct. of App. says No - Then Yes - Then No - Then Yes - Then.... Jun 20, 2026

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Last week, the Court of Appeals ruled unequivocally that merely carrying a firearm, concealed, is not a basis for a stop. However, the Court also ruled unequivocally that it WAS a lawful basis for a stop in 2024. Yet, the Court also ruled unequivocally that it was NOT a lawful basis for a stop in 2020. What is going on?

Ep. 132: Virginia "Assault Weapons" Ban and Other Firearm Laws for July 1, 2026 May 16, 2026

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This month, the General Assembly enacted several new firearms restrictions that will directly affect Virginia law enforcement officers starting July 1, 2026. Today we examine the major new laws signed by the Governor.

Ep. 131 - When is detention "custody" that requires Miranda? Two new rulings from Va. Ct. of App. May 03, 2026

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In the last two weeks, the Virginia Court of Appeals has issued two rulings finding that temporary detentions were "custody" and required Miranda, one traffic stop and one search warrant execution. We talk about these rulings and what they mean for law enforcement.

Ep. 130 - Pat Down of Backpack Lawful - Va. Ct. of App. FINALLY rules on this issue Apr 19, 2026

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Last week, the Virginia Court of Appeals finally resolved an issue raised by the 4th Circuit in 2023 about when and how law enforcement can frisk the bag of an armed suspect. Today we talk about that ruling.

Ep. 129 - New Use of Force Ruling from US Supreme Court - Dismisses Lawsuit Mar 29, 2026

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Last week, the US Supreme Court reversed the 2nd Circuit and dismissed a use of non-deadly force lawsuit regarding use of force against a protester. We examine that ruling today.

Ep. 128 - 3 Cases on Length of a Lawful Traffic Stop and RAS for drugs Mar 08, 2026

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This month, the Virginia Court of Appeals issued two rulings on whether officers lawfully extended traffic stops, and the 4th Circuit issued another in December. Today we talk about reasonable suspicion and when it becomes probable cause for a search.

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