Today in History: Mapp v. Ohio (1961)
On June 19, 1961, the United States Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision in the case of Mapp v. Ohio, significantly impacting the procedures and protections in criminal investigations. This […]
On June 19, 1961, the United States Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision in the case of Mapp v. Ohio, significantly impacting the procedures and protections in criminal investigations. This […]
On June 13, 1966, the United States Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision in the case of Miranda v. Arizona, profoundly influencing the rights of suspects in police custody and […]
On June 8, 1983, the United States Supreme Court delivered a significant decision in the case of Illinois v. Gates, establishing the “totality of the circumstances” test for determining probable […]
On June 10, 1968, the United States Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision in the case of Terry v. Ohio, significantly impacting the procedures and practices of law enforcement officers […]
On May 15, 1989, the United States Supreme Court delivered a significant decision in the case of Graham v. Connor, setting the standard for evaluating police use of force under […]
On April 19, 1995, the United States experienced one of its most devastating domestic terrorist attacks when a truck bomb exploded outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma […]
On April 11, 1986, a confrontation between FBI agents and two violent bank robbers, William Matix and Michael Platt, escalated into one of the most significant and deadly shootouts in […]
On April 5, 1970, the Newhall Incident occurred in Valencia, California, marking a tragic day in law enforcement history. During a traffic stop, four California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers were […]
On March 27, 1985, the United States Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision in the case of Tennessee v. Garner, setting significant limitations on the use of deadly force by […]
On March 2, 1925, the United States Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision in the case of Carroll v. United States, establishing the automobile exception to the Fourth Amendment. This […]
The South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge was formed in 1977. Since then, the FOP has supported and represented law enforcement officers across the state.