Citizen Rights

Every year, thousands of individuals face immigration stops, a situation that can be intimidating and confusing. Understanding what are rights during immigration stops is...

Border security is a critical component of national defense, with customs police authorities playing a pivotal role in safeguarding a country's borders. These specialized...

Nearly 5,000 times in 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents searched electronic devices of travelers at American borders. This invasive practice raises...

Every year, U.S. Customs and Border Protection conducts over 380,000 border searches, a practice rooted in the border search exception. This legal doctrine grants...

In the United States, border police conduct approximately 330,000 searches annually, often without warrants. This practice, while controversial, is rooted in specific legal exceptions...

Every year, millions of air travelers face disruptions, delays, and other challenges that can turn a pleasant journey into a frustrating experience. However, many...

Airport police officers wield significant authority, with powers that extend beyond those of regular law enforcement. In the United States alone, there are over...

Police in the United States have broad authority to search luggage under certain circumstances, a power that has been upheld by the Supreme Court....

Police canine units across the United States conducted nearly 5,000 sniff searches last year alone, a tactic that has become increasingly common in law...

In 2013, the Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision that significantly expanded the scope of police searches, particularly those involving man's best friend....

Every year, thousands of search warrants executed in the United States involve K9 units, with success rates exceeding 60% in locating contraband or evidence....

Police dogs are deployed in over 60% of drug-related searches in the United States, demonstrating their critical role in law enforcement. These highly trained...

Every year, law enforcement officers across the United States conduct millions of stop and search encounters. These interactions, while routine for some, can be...

One in three Americans now has the opportunity to clear their records of non-violent offenses, thanks to a groundbreaking new law. This legislation, signed...

UK police conducted 1.1 million stop and search operations in 2022, marking a significant increase from previous years. This controversial practice, designed to combat...

UK police forces stop and question over 1 million people each year, a practice that has sparked debates about civil liberties and policing methods....

Walking out of a job interview early is more common than many realize, with studies suggesting it happens in nearly 1 in 10 interviews....

In the United States, law enforcement interviews can often feel like an interrogation, leaving individuals uncertain about their rights. A surprising fact emerges: many...

Every year, thousands of individuals find themselves in a police station, not as suspects, but as participants in a voluntary police interview. This process,...

Over 60% of employees report feeling uncomfortable when asked personal questions in the workplace, yet many feel obligated to respond. Casual conversations, while seemingly...

Police officers in the United States conduct over 10 million street stops annually, a reality that underscores the importance of understanding one's rights. The...

Law enforcement agencies across the United States conduct approximately 1.7 million interrogations annually, yet many people remain unaware of the critical distinctions between custodial...

Every year, law enforcement agencies across the United States conduct thousands of custodial interrogations, a critical component of criminal investigations. These encounters, often depicted...

In the United States, law enforcement officers can detain and question an individual for up to six hours without providing access to legal counsel....

Every year, millions of individuals worldwide face coercion in various forms, from undue pressure in personal relationships to manipulation in professional settings. Coercion erodes...

Police deception in interrogations has become a widely accepted practice, with courts ruling it permissible in 80% of cases. This controversial tactic, often involving...

Over 75% of criminal interrogations in the United States employ a specific, controversial method known as the Reid Technique. Developed in the 1950s by...

Police interrogations often lead to confessions, with studies showing that nearly 75% of convictions in the U.S. involve them. These high-stakes conversations are not...

In a landmark decision, a federal court recently ruled that three confessions obtained by police were inadmissible due to misconduct, highlighting the critical role...

Nearly 1 in 4 wrongful convictions in the U.S. involve false confessions, a staggering statistic that underscores the critical need for robust legal protections....

Eighty percent of criminal cases in the U.S. rely on confessions, and a significant portion of these are obtained through police pressure tactics. This...

Every year, millions of individuals in the United States find themselves in situations where law enforcement officers ask them questions. Understanding what are citizen...

Over 60% of minor offenses in the U.S. could potentially be resolved with verbal warnings, according to a recent study by the National Police...

Every year, millions of individuals in the United States encounter law enforcement, often without fully understanding the implications of a police warning versus an...

In the United States, law enforcement officers possess broad discretion when it comes to making arrests and filing charges. Shockingly, police can release suspects...

Police officers make approximately 10,000 discretionary decisions daily, shaping how laws are enforced and justice is served. These choices, often made in split seconds,...

In 2022, U.S. law enforcement made over 10 million arrests, a stark reminder of the power police wield in society. Central to this authority...

A federal appeals court has ruled that police must obtain a warrant to search the cellphones of individuals they arrest, marking a significant shift...

Nearly 25,000 strip searches are conducted annually in the United States, a figure that underscores the importance of understanding one's rights in such situations....

A recent court ruling has sent shockwaves through law enforcement agencies, declaring that police officers can no longer conduct strip searches without reasonable suspicion....

Police body searches are a contentious yet common practice, with millions conducted annually across the United States. These searches, often invasive, have sparked debates...

Nearly 70% of police misconduct cases come to light thanks to brave insiders who speak up. These individuals, known as whistleblowers, risk their careers...

Incidents of police retaliation against citizens filing complaints have surged by 15% in the past year, according to a recent report from the National...

Every year, thousands of complaints are filed against law enforcement officers, triggering a complex web of investigations and procedures. The process that unfolds after...

Police misconduct remains a persistent issue, with the Cato Institute's National Police Misconduct Reporting Project identifying over 100,000 reports of alleged misconduct between 2009...

Over 150 U.S. cities have implemented some form of civilian oversight to monitor police conduct. These entities, known as Citizen Review Boards, play a...

Every year, thousands of complaints are filed against law enforcement officers in the United States, with misconduct allegations ranging from excessive force to racial...

Internal Affairs Police units investigate over 30,000 complaints against law enforcement officers annually in the U.S. alone. These specialized divisions serve as the watchdog...

Every year, independent boards across the United States review a staggering 110,000 complaints against police officers. These complaints range from excessive force to misconduct,...

Police misconduct complaints in the U.S. have surged by 37% over the past decade, highlighting a critical need for effective oversight. Accountability in law...