See something suspicious? Don’t ignore it
Twenty-five years have passed, but I still remember that morning.
Sept. 11, 2001, was one of those rare moments when Americans knew, almost instantly, that...
You can ask for a supervisor at a traffic stop. You can’t demand one.
We have all seen the video.
Blue lights flash in the rearview mirror. The driver pulls over, lowers the window just enough to pass a...
What is the difference: A police “audit” is not a criminal investigation
Three recent Northeast Georgia reports reveal why the word “audit” can reassure the public while concealing a question: Was the reviewer looking for policy...
Georgia saw the license plate reader problem coming
There is an old saying that locks are meant to keep honest people honest. Apparently, the Georgia General Assembly had the same idea about...
To catch a predator
Now Georgia Crime Reporter Kevin Angell is a career law enforcement professional with experience serving agencies in both Florida and Georgia. He is a...
Privacy, please: The Fourth Amendment is not an invisibility cloak
Americans love privacy. We install fences, close curtains, create passwords, and become personally offended when a website asks whether we will “accept all cookies.”...
Three new Georgia laws you should know about
Every year, Georgia lawmakers pass dozens of new laws. Most quietly go into effect without much fanfare, leaving many of us to discover them...
What the Flock? Why Flock cameras are rewriting the rules of public surveillance
Drive through almost any American intersection today, and you are likely being watched not just by traffic lights, but by small, solar-powered cameras attached...
Rental scams are back — and they’re preying on people who just need a...
Finding an affordable rental property right now can feel like trying to find a parking spot at Walmart two days before Christmas. Prices are...
Behind the lens: Navigating the surge of First Amendment audits
In an era where everyone carries a high-definition camera in their pocket, a new type of interaction has become common in government lobbies and...
Law of the land or legal fiction? The truth about sovereign citizens
In recent years, a growing movement has emerged on our roadways and in our courtrooms, often captured on camera and uploaded to social media....
The Miranda trigger: Custody + interrogation
The biggest misunderstanding is when Miranda is actually required. Contrary to popular belief, an officer does not have to read you your rights just...