On Thursday, January 13, the Supreme Court halted the enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine and testing rules, one of President Biden’s main efforts to combat the virus. The court concluded that the administration overstepped its authority by seeking to impose the
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CA State Bar Once Again Delays Proposed Rule That Would Prohibit Police Unions Donating to DA Candidates
On Friday, January 7, the California State Bar’s Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct (COPRAC), met again to review a proposal created by four California District Attorney’s which prohibits an elected prosecutor, or a candidate seeking election, from soliciting or receiving political
AB 48 – Kinetic Energy Projectiles and Chemical Agent Restrictions
It has long been recognized and understood that peace officers are authorized to use reasonable force to effect a lawful arrest, to prevent escape, or to overcome resistance, and that officers have a duty to act reasonably under the totality
WATCH David E. Mastagni Testify Before the Assembly Select Committee on Police Reform: Understanding Peace Officer Bill of Rights
On December 16th, David E. Mastagni testified in support of public safety labor rights before the California Assembly Select Committee on Police Reform, Next Steps: Understanding Peace Officer Bill of Rights. In defending the Public Safety Officers’ Procedural Bill
The United States Supreme Court Again Clarifies Qualified Immunity Protection For Peace Officers
Tune in LIVE this Thursday: "The Next Step: Understanding Peace Officer Bill of Rights"
California Public Safety Officers Afforded Stress Related Support
California public safety officers work in unpredictable, high-stress environments that can take an overwhelming mental, emotional, and physical toll that does not subside when their shift ends. Over time, the continued strain from this stress can contribute to serious health
A Look Inside The Daniel Rivas-Villegas v. Ramon Cortesluna Case
Daniel Rivas-Villegas v. Ramon Cortesluna, 595 U. S. ____ (2021) FactsPetitioner Rivas-Villegas, a police officer in Union City, CA, responded to a 911 call where respondent Ramon Cortesluna, holding a chainsaw, threatened to hurt his girlfriend and her children.
Failure to File Timely Answer to Complaint Means Admitting to Material Facts and Waiving Defenses
In a recent proposed decision by Public Employee Relations Board (PERB), an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) evaluated what constitutes good cause for a late filing with PERB. The ALJ reviewed whether failing to submit a timely answer automatically admits all
Can An Officer Waive Their Own POBR Rights?
The purpose of the Public Safety Officers’ Procedural Bill of Rights Act is to promote effective law enforcement by maintaining stable employer-employee relations in California law enforcement agencies. The procedural protections provided by POBR balance the public interest in maintaining