BRANDI L. HARPER Managing Partner Castillo Harper, APC Have you ever fought with your spouse not because of what you said, but because of how you said it? After a few of those fights, you start to figure out that how you say things matters, even if the words basically […]
BRANDI L. HARPER Managing Partner Castillo Harper, APC In the case of an officer-involved shooting (OIS), it is better to be prepared and to know what to expect. Read these 10 tips so you are ready for the worst-case scenario. Know What Your Department OIS Policy Is Are you allowed […]
DAVID E. MASTAGNI Partner – Mastagni Holstedt, APC Prior to January 2019, access to peace officer records was only permitted through a Pitchess motion. Then Senate Bill 1421 amended Penal Code sections 832.7 and 832.8 to require disclosure of certain serious misconduct records under the California Public Records Act (CPRA) if […]
On behalf of the PORAC Legal Defense Fund Board of Trustees, please allow me to welcome you to this year’s Conference in Region 4. It has long been my position that we must constantly strive to improve and stay in front of the matters that effect our members. This is […]
JANELLE CRANDELL Attorney BRANDON LARGENT Attorney Goyette, Ruano & Thompson Welfare Check On August 26, 2015, Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez and Matthew Farris, formerly with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department, were assigned to the main jail in San Jose, California. All three were on duty, working in the capacity […]