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home >> blog articles > Brady violations: what do they mean for law enforcement officers?     By Brian Humenuk   ✍️   COPJOT   Published on 2/23/2023 Updated on 5/3/2024 🕙 4-minute read     KEY POINTS: The big picture in seconds 🔑  The Brady Rule Defined – Stemming from the 1963 Supreme Court case Brady v. Maryland, prosecutors must disclose evidence favorable to the defense or risk violating due process. 🔑  Impact on Law Enforcement – Officers caught lying or engaging in misconduct can lose credibility, face termination, or be placed on the Brady/Giglio list, preventing them from testifying in court. 🔑  Brady...

home > blog articles > best write in the rain field notebook for police    By Brian Humenuk   MS|CJA   COPJOT Updated on October 28, 2023 3 Minute Read     Law Enforcement Officers across the nation share many things in common, but one thing is for certain that they field calls for service in all kinds of weather, including rain, sleet, and snow. and.... In many parts of the country, the weather can change faster than a high-speed pursuit. Many of us prepare our police duty bags with rain gear, and one such piece of equipment on that list should be a Write In The...

home > blog articles > 13 pro tips for police officers testifying in court     By Brian Humenuk   MS|CJA   COPJOT Updated on December 30, 2023 5-minute read or less     For many new police officers who are pulling in arrests faster than the New England Patriots were winning Super Bowls during the Tom Brady / Bill Belichick era, court testimony for those arrests will loom. Yes, you guessed it I am a New Englander. But I am not on your screen to talk about the Patriots, I am talking to you today about potentially making you a better police witness. Who am I...

home >> blog articles > BEST Police Notebooks and Notepads? (Ultimate Guide)   By Brian Humenuk, MS|CJA, COPJOT Updated on July 23, 2023 3-minute read or less   There are many options to choose from when it comes to buying a police notebook or police notepad. Here you will find the best options whether your work consists of patrol or you are investigating more serious crimes, working as a detective. The field interview is one of the more important aspects of the police officer's job function. It is where important details are recorded and are called police officer field notes. These notes are normally taken...