How Do Police Spot Drunk Drivers?
Most of the time, officers don’t know that a person is actually drunk when they pull that person over. You can bet, however, that they’re suspicious. It’s not just the …
Missouri v. McNeely
Updated 08/03/2020 In 2013, the Missouri vs. McNeely case was decided by the Supreme Court, which ruled that using blood tests obtained without a driver’s consent is a violation of …
Missouri Law Enforcement: Federal Grant to Hire 11 New Officers
Of more than 1,000 law enforcement agencies that requested grant assistance, less than 20 percent of these agencies received grants. The Springfield Police Department will be awarded a grant over …
Advances in Catching Drunk Drivers
(Updated 7/25/2020) Police departments are taking advantage of advances in technology to assist them in catching drunk drivers across the country. The online availability of massive amounts of data on drunk driving …
How Long Can Police Detain You?
Unfortunately, the length of time that police officers can detain you is subject to many things.The length of time an officer may legally detain someone is not clearly defined, and …