Phoenix And Plain View Project In State Court

Civilian Review Board, Public Safety Labor News, Social Media

Only days before the Ninth Circuit decided the case involving Phoenix Police Sergeant Juan Hernandez, the Arizona Court of Appeals weighed in on a completely different disciplinary issue arising out of the penalties im­posed by the Department arising out of social media posts highlighted by the Plain View Project (PVP). The case involved now-retired Sergeant…

Florida Civilian Review Board Lacks Authority To Subpoena Officers

Civilian Review Board, Peace Officer Bill of Rights, Public Safety Labor News

The City of Miami, Florida has a Civilian Investigative Panel (CIP), which is an independent body designed to investigate and review instances of alleged police misconduct. CIP also reviews police policies and procedures, with the ultimate goal of making recommendations to the relevant law enforcement agency. A significant decision from the Florida Supreme Court addressed…