But what happens if police gain consent to enter, leave the home and re-enter it later? On Thursday, the Colorado Court of Appeals decided for the first time that it is legal for an officer to ...

A home surveillance video showing a tense encounter between a Framingham homeowner and police officers has gone viral.The video shows officers trying to enter a Prior Street home last week while the ...

The film discusses the legal nuances of police entry into premises, focusing on "knock and notice" requirements. It highlights exceptions where police can enter without announcing themselves, such as ...

The footprint of American policing is vast. And police officers respond to a host of problems that have nothing to do with catching people suspected of crimes. Fundamental questions about just how far ...

A court case that began with a simple complaint from a neighbor about a loud party has now landed in the Supreme Court. The justices will hear arguments that examine when, and for what reasons, police ...