When facing threats or violence, obtaining a restraining order, as frightening as it might be, is a crucial step toward safety. Many who are contemplating filing for a restraining order go to the police for guidance. The police can help guide victims of abuse or who are faci ...

In recent years, negative interactions between law enforcement and the community have been frequent points of discussion. It is important for everyone to understand their rights and the boundaries when interacting with the police. Understanding what kind of behavior warrants ...

The first amendment to the U.S. Constitution – the leading law of the land here in the United States – protects the right of citizens to peacefully assemble. However, that doesn’t give people the right to do anything they want under the guise of a legitimate and legal ...

Interactions between civilians and law enforcement can be smooth and largely stress-free when both parties are respectful and agreeable. Contrary to what we see posted to social media, these uneventful exchanges are most common. In rare instances, however, police stops becom ...

Once the winter weather gives way to a milder spring, especially in the Northeast and Midwest, more people take to the roadways on their motorcycles. Oftentimes, these places are heavily populated, like the New York metropolitan area where approximately 25 million people liv ...

We’ve all driven by a vehicle pulled over by a police car. It might cause us to wonder…Why was the car pulled over? What if the same thing happens to me? What should I do and what questions can I ask the officer without escalating an already tense situation? Being pulled ...