U.S. Wildlife Service Letter to Escambia County, FL

U.S. Wildlife Service Letter to Escambia County, FL

This letter was written by the United State Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service to the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners regarding the county’s consideration to adopt a community cat management ordinance. The Service opposes free roaming cats due to the adverse impacts they have on ecosystems, particularly their predation of federally protected…

How Do Infrared Thermometers Work?

How Do Infrared Thermometers Work?

Infrared (IR) thermometers are useful in measuring temperature across a range of environments are can be very useful during animal-related investigations. These non-contact temperature measurement devices function well in circumstances where the object is fragile and dangerous to get near to, or when other kinds of thermometers are not practical.  Infrared thermometers utilize the concept…

Animals Unattended in Hot Vehicles

Animals Unattended in Hot Vehicles

Proper documentation is a critical component of incidents involving animals left unattended in hot vehicles. Additionally, proper training in the use of infrared thermometers and a thorough understanding of how infrared radiation interacts with the environment is necessary for officers to be successful with utilizing infrared thermometry during investigations. Below is an incident report form…

Florida Administrative Code – 61E14-4.002

Florida Administrative Code – 61E14-4.002

61E14-4.002 Continuing Education Provider Approval. (1) A continuing education provider is a person or entity approved pursuant to this rule to conduct continuing education courses for community association managers. (2) Any person or organization desiring approval or renewal as a Community Association Management continuing education provider shall apply to the Department in writing upon forms prepared and…

934.50 Searches and seizure using a drone.—

934.50 Searches and seizure using a drone.—

(1) SHORT TITLE.—This act may be cited as the “Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act.” (2) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this act, the term: (a) “Drone” means a powered, aerial vehicle that: 1. Does not carry a human operator; 2. Uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift; 3. Can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely; 4. Can be expendable or recoverable; and 5. Can carry…

Arizona v. Hicks
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Arizona v. Hicks

Arizona v. Hicks, 480 U.S. 321 (1987), held that the Fourth Amendment requires the police to have probable cause to seize items under the plain view doctrine and seize it without a warrant. Facts On April 18, 1984, a bullet was fired through the floor of James Thomas Hicks’ apartment, striking and injuring a man in the…