What We Actually Know — and Don’t Know — About the Death of Renee Good The death of Renee Good has ignited a familiar firestorm on social media. Self-appointed “use of force experts” have flooded timelines with absolute conclusions—declaring either that law enforcement acted lawfully or that this was a cold-blooded murder. I have readContinue reading “Addressing the Minneapolis OIS: Why “I Don’t Know” Is the Only Honest Answer Right Now”
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Reasonableness in Real Time: Understanding Use of Force Beyond the Headlines
Law enforcement use of force is one of the most scrutinized issues in modern policing.Public debate often moves faster than the law, and officers are frequently judged in real time through news clips, social media commentary, and incomplete video footage. In many cases, the “court of public opinion” reaches a verdict long before investigators, prosecutors,Continue reading “Reasonableness in Real Time: Understanding Use of Force Beyond the Headlines”
Due Process Rights of Alabama Sheriff’s Deputies in Employment Matters
In Alabama, the legal protections and employment rights of sheriff’s deputies differ significantly from those of municipal police officers or state troopers. This difference is rooted in the unique constitutional and statutory framework governing sheriffs and their deputies. Sheriffs as Constitutional Officers The Alabama Constitution provides that each county shall have a sheriff. Because of thisContinue reading “Due Process Rights of Alabama Sheriff’s Deputies in Employment Matters”
Representing Those Who Protect Us: Civil Representation for Law Enforcement
Let’s get something straight — being a law enforcement officer in today’s world isn’t for the faint of heart. Officers are expected to make split-second decisions, often with limited information, and yet they’re held to a standard that leaves zero room for human error. It’s a job with high stakes and even higher scrutiny —Continue reading “Representing Those Who Protect Us: Civil Representation for Law Enforcement”
Hayden Glass Sizemore 