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Sanzone v. Gray – Use of Deadly Force
March 23, 2018

In this episode, Bruce-Alan Barnard reviews a 42 USC 1983 civil suit for excessive use of force resulting in the death of the suspect. KEY PHRASES: Use of Force Deadly Force Qualified Immunity KEY CASES: Graham v. Connor, 490 U.S.

The Case of the Rasberry Jam
March 12, 2018

In this audio recording of Bruce’s Brownbag Wednesday Webinar 2018-07, Bruce discusses the legal aspects of US v. Rasberry. This case is from the First Circuit and was released in February 2018. KEY PHRASES: Consent to Search Terry Stop Terry Frisk Arr...

In Search of the Reasonable Officer
February 14, 2018

Bruce’s Brownbag Wednesday Webinar  2018-06  In Search of the Reasonable Officer This week Bruce discusses the development of the “reasonable officer standard” in Graham v Connor and the practical and political problems with the application of the stan...

The Case of the Bloodhound Blunder
February 08, 2018

Winfrey v. Rogers (5th Cir. Feb. 2017) – The is a 1983 civil suit for malicious prosecution with the primary issue on appeal focused on Qualified Immunity. This is the audio recording of Bruce’s Brownbag Wednesday Webinar 2018-05 aired on 7 Feb 2018.

The Case of the Bus Blues
January 31, 2018

Bruce’s Brownbag Wednesday Webinar 2018-04 (31 JAN 2018) United States v Azor (First Circuit Jan 2018) Wiretap order information leads to traffic stop, automobile search, arrest, and search warrant application and execution.

The Case of the Rotten Peaches
January 25, 2018

Bruce’s Brownbag Wednesday Webinar 2018-03. This is the audio from the BBW “Case of the Week” – US v Wesby This is a Supreme Court decision addressing probable cause and qualified immunity.

The Case of the Bulge in the Waistband
January 23, 2018

This is the audio from the recorded webinar: Bruce’s Brownbag Wednesday Webinar 2018-02 United States v. Clark  (1st Circuit  Jan 3, 2018) KEY CASES: Rodriguez v. United States, 135 S.Ct. 1609 (2015) Hiibel v. Sixth Jud. Dist. Ct., 542 U.S.

The Case of the Busted Stove
January 23, 2018

This is the audio from the recorded webinar of Bruce’s Brownbag Wednesday Webinar number 2018-01. United States v Coffell (11th Circuit Dec 14, 2017) KEY PHRASES: Search and Seizure Government Action Warrant Application Scope of Search Plain View Seizu...

Week in Review for 12 January 2018
January 17, 2018

In this “Week in Review” episode, Bruce takes a look at state and federal cases that came out earlier in the week that have an impact on the legal aspects of law enforcement.

Welcome to Broadcast BLUE
January 05, 2018

Episode 1801 Bruce-Alan Barnard announces all of the changes for Broadcast BLUE in 2018 including new podcast format, new “Bruce’s Brownbag Wednesday” webinars and the new Broadcast BLUE video channel on Vimeo. Listen to what’s new!