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October 2001  |
- High tech training popular with officers.
- Federal court limits federal suits for police pursuits.
- Search of backpack unconstitutional.
- Case law.
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June 2001 |
- Racial profiling report: 97 percent of agencies respond.
- .08 BAC limit takes effect Sept. 29.
- Governor signs forfeiture bill.
- Jake's Law signed by governor.
- Limits placed on over-the-counter drugs used to make meth.
- AG's high-tech crime unit hosting first regional conference, presenting at deputy sheriff convention.
- Federal courts increase scrutiny over police disciplinary cases.
- Execution date set for killer of state trooper James Froemsdorf.
- U.S. Supreme Court ruling clarifies Sixth Amendment right to counsel.
- Top court approves arrests for minor offenses.
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March 2001 |
- Straight .08 legislation progressing.
- Internal affairs investigations may be open records.
- House approves Jake's Law, forfeiture bill.
- Continuing education: 97.7 percent of officers comply.
- Attorney General's opinion favors crime victims in courtroom.
- Sheriffs team with AG to fight computer crime; workshops set.
- Top court rules officers can secure home before search warrant arrives.
- Child abuse investigation seminar this spring.
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January 2001 |
- Law enforcement statewide backs Attorney General Nixon's .08 DWI proposal.
- Attorney General's High Tech Crime Unit provides assistance to law enforcement.
- Public officials can register for free ethics seminar.
- Racial Profiling Commission will help implement law.
- Racial Profiling Commission members listed.
- Racial profiling data forms due March 1.
- AG's Office requests policies from law enforcement.
- U.S. Supreme Court says drug checkpoints are unconstitutional.
- AG's Office responds to U.S. v. Holt ruling that limits police questions during traffic stops.
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