Constitution

The Constitution of the United States states the framework of how the government is supposed to rule over its citizens while also protecting citizens’ rights by guaranteeing certain freedoms. Please, see the articles below on the constitution.

April 08, 2019 | 6 minutes read

Giglio v. United States | A Case Study

The case of Giglio v. United States has had a dramatic effect on the law enforcement community and how they perform their everyday duties. Law enforcement officers who are judged to have “Giglio material” attached to them often find that their careers become frozen in place in their agency.

May 28, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Border Search Authority and the Fourth Amendment

Border search authority, as old as the U.S. Constitution, is a critical tool for Homeland Security personnel. It aids in their mission to protect the nation and its people by allowing searches at borders to maintain security and enforce laws.

August 21, 2017 | 4 minutes read

Miranda or Not to Miranda

A solid understanding of when and when not to read a subject their Miranda rights is a crucial skill for any law enforcement officer to have. While Miranda rights are important and the rules surrounding them must be adhered to, it is not always necessary or advisable to read them to a person attached to a crime.

April 04, 2016 | 3 minutes read

Evidence and the Fourth Amendment

The United States Constitution is the foundational legal document and the Fourth Amendment is the standard by which evidence must be obtained and secured.