Law and Order Feed

Police: 2 dead after shooting at Central Michigan University

2018-03-02T16:50:00+00:00

Police said the two people killed at a Central Michigan University residence hall were not students

Report: Order for perimeter came after Fla. school shooting ended

2018-03-02T16:13:00+00:00

A sheriff's office captain told deputies to form a perimeter instead of confronting the gunman at a Florida high school where 17 people were killed

Man who killed Alaska K-9 sentenced

2018-03-02T15:29:00+00:00

Almando Abarca was convicted of the first killing of an Alaska State Troopers dog in the line of duty

DOJ reviewing Oakland mayor's tipoff of immigration raids

2018-03-02T15:10:00+00:00

An ICE official said that Mayor Libby Schaaf's warning helped an estimated 800 "criminal aliens" avoid capture

DA: Pa. US Marshal was killed by friendly fire

2018-03-02T14:59:00+00:00

The information comes less than two months after U.S. Deputy Marshal Christopher David Hill was killed

How your agency can save time and money with an online warrants tool

2018-03-02T14:00:00+00:00

Produce fully signed warrants and execute them more efficiently with the web-based WarrantNow platform

SF police chief, mayor differ over who sets rules for use of TASERs

2018-03-02T12:00:03+00:00

Author: American Military University
Mayor Mark Farrell and Chief Bill Scott are at odds over a controversial ballot measure to arm San Francisco officers with TASERs

Keeping justice in perspective: Rethinking codes of ethics

2018-03-02T12:00:02+00:00

Author: American Military University
The road to justice is difficult, so recognizing our inconsistent beliefs and justifications is paramount to acting appropriately

P1 Photo of the Week: Flat hat

2018-03-02T12:00:01+00:00

Author: PoliceOne Members
This week's photo comes from U.S. Park Ranger Cody Marsh of the Canyonlands National Park (Moab, Utah). This photo shows Marsh giving a child the iconic ranger "flat hat" while working at the Arches National Park. Marsh said one of the ways he interacts and makes a positive impact on kids is letting them wear the hat. Calling all police photographers! PoliceOne needs pictures of you in ...

Texas deputy praised for 'quick response' during attempted suicide

2018-03-02T12:00:00+00:00

Author: American Military University
Deputy Rick Bohlmann was working his normal shift when a motorist warned him about a car that was stalled on the side of the road with blood all around it

Is It Illegal to Text About Drug Use?

2018-02-27T23:00:00+00:00

From posting a video abusing an animal on Facebook to "joking" about gun violence on Instagram, it seems that people think they're untouchable when it comes to their activities on social media.While some people may be more cautious about what they post online because they realize that those posts aren't......

Supreme Court: Detained Immigrants Not Entitled to Bond Hearing Every Six Months

2018-02-27T21:48:00+00:00

Immigrants detained pending deportation are not entitled to bond hearings every six months under federal law. That's the decision by a closely divided Supreme Court on Tuesday, reversing a contrary 2015 decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.......

How to Challenge a Medical Bill

2018-02-27T20:10:00+00:00

The world (and the internet) is full of medical bill horror stories, from massive costs for uninsured patients undergoing extensive treatments to denied insurance claims wreaking havoc on families and loved ones. Getting stuck with a large medical bill can put a major crimp on your bank account, savings,......

When to Sue a School for Racial Discrimination

2018-02-27T19:57:00+00:00

It's unfortunate, but racial discrimination can occur anywhere, including at schools. In fact, you don't even have to be a student to experience racial discrimination at a school. Just ask four Native American parents who have sued a Montana school district for racial discrimination. In their lawsuit, the parents claim......

Firing People Over Sexual Orientation Is Illegal, Circuit Court Rules

2018-02-26T22:57:01+00:00

It's time to add another reason to the (lengthy) list of reasons why businesses shouldn't discriminate against LGBT workers. Besides turning off customers and courting controversy, it's now illegal under federal law in New York, Connecticut, and Vermont. There's a reasonable chance that the U.S. Supreme Court could soon extend......

Title VII Bans Sexual Orientation Workplace Discrimination

2018-02-26T22:57:00+00:00

Employers are prohibited from discriminating against workers on the basis of sexual orientation. That's the ruling of the federal 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, based in New York, which has held that such discrimination violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It's a major decision that......

Taylor Swift Song Doesn't Violate Copyright

2018-02-26T19:50:00+00:00

As an artist or inventor, it's important to be able to protect your work. And if you feel that someone has stolen your work, you want the credit and your share of the profits. That's why songwriters Sean Hall and Nathan Butler filed a lawsuit against Taylor Swift. They claimed......

Woman Charged $17,850 for Urine Test

2018-02-23T23:59:00+00:00

How much should you pay to pee in a cup? A Texas woman's case has made headlines after her seemingly routine, post-surgical urine test came back at $17,850 dollars. It's part of an unwelcome trend in the drug testing industry that some link to the opioid crisis. Others just chalk......

What Are the Penalties for Stealing an Animal?

2018-02-23T22:59:00+00:00

When people have a pet, it's usually just as important as any other member of the family. If someone steals a pet, the owners can be left feeling like a family member has been kidnapped, and will likely want to pursue as severe a punishment as possible for the animal......

When to Use Mediation for Elder Abuse

2018-02-23T22:58:00+00:00

Mediation and litigation are two different ways to resolve legal disputes. While mediation is often a part of litigation, it doesn't always have to be. Disputes can be mediated outside of litigation and lawsuits.There are pluses and minuses for either choice, and either can be the better option depending......

How Will the New Tax Law Affect Sports Teams?

2018-02-23T21:58:00+00:00

Your favorite hometown sports team may be planning more than just its next game plan or roster move. Tax reform is here, and everyone from the local sports bar to the hot dog vendor might be doing the math to figure out how it affects their bottom line. The new tax......

Same-sex Couple Sue to Foster Refugee Children

2018-02-23T19:58:00+00:00

There are many couples who want to have a child, but can't have one of their own. There are also many children who are waiting to be adopted. Seems like there's a simple solution, but it's not always that easy for couples who want a child to actually adopt one.......

Smucker Company Dog Food Recalled After Euthanasia Drug Scare

2018-02-22T23:02:00+00:00

What wouldn't you do for your four-legged best friend? The connection we share with dogs makes it especially scary to find out that your constant companion (or at the very least furry friend) could suffer because of something you feed them. Unfortunately, that's the latest scoop in a series of......

Is It Illegal to Hide Cryptocurrency in Divorce?

2018-02-22T22:01:00+00:00

It's never a good idea to try to cheat the law. When going through a divorce, property division begins by determining the assets of the splitting couple then divvying up those assets. Hiding property is, as you might expect, a regular fear and feature of the divorce process. Stocks,......

'Joke' Gun Violence Threats on Social Media Will Get You Arrested

2018-02-22T20:58:00+00:00

Making threats against someone on social media can get you into hot water. But, even just joking about gun violence on social media can get you arrested. Just ask Ricky Jared Rankin of Texas. Rankin allegedly posted a photo of an AR-15 to Instagram and captioned the photo: "I'm......

Can a Hotel Check Your Room If You Post 'Do Not Disturb'?

2018-02-22T13:57:00+00:00

Many hotel guests want privacy, and giving guests what they want is good for hotels. So as more hotels and casinos announce regular check-in policies for guest rooms, questions are being raised over the wisdom and legality of the universal 'do not disturb' placard. The answer might surprise you.......

HIV Patients Sue CVS Over Privacy Issue

2018-02-22T13:56:00+00:00

There are many things that Americans hold dear, and one of the big ones is the right to privacy. And, when we feel that we've suffered an invasion of privacy, we want the person who violated our privacy held accountable. That's what's happening with a group of HIV patients who......

Casino Changes Policy to Check Hotel Rooms Every 24 Hours

2018-02-21T23:00:01+00:00

Caesars Entertainment will check guests' hotel rooms every 24 hours even with a 'do not disturb' sign on the door, under a newly announced policy. The company, one of the largest casino operators in the world, joins a growing list of hotel and casino operators that have taken similar......

Can Doctors Be Sued for Not Washing Hands?

2018-02-21T23:00:00+00:00

You'd think this wouldn't be a thing. Kids learn to wash their hands from a young age. Employees can be required to wash their hands after using the restroom. And, in general, most people are pretty good about it. Despite this, doctors, who really should know best here, are......

IMDb Age Law Violates First Amendment, Court Rules

2018-02-21T19:49:00+00:00

Celebrities are usually known for being sensitive about revealing their age. In fact, AB 1687 was passed in California to restrict the disclosure of actors' ages (if requested by an actor) on entertainment databases that required a subscription. However, a federal judge has ruled that the law violates the First......

THOMAS: Bills Presented to the President RSS Migrating to Congress.gov

1970-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

The Library of Congress is updating its communication tools as part of its transition to Congress.gov.

This is the final posting to the THOMAS: Bills Presented to the President RSS feed you are currently viewing (http://thomas.loc.gov/home/rss/presentedtopresident.xml).

Please update your feed to the new Bills Presented to the President available on Congress.gov at https://www.congress.gov/rss/presented-to-president.xml.

You can subscribe to a variety of Congress.gov RSS feeds and email alerts at https://www.congress.gov/rss.