Category: Civil Rights Law
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 22, 2016
Last year was Louisville’s deadliest year since 1979 with a total of 84 homicides. And in July 2016, the city has already surpassed this number and the violence is increasing. In order to address this very serious issue, local activists, artists and community members are coming together to host Peace Fest 2016. Peace Fest 2016 Focuses […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 9, 2015
JACKSON, Ky. (WKYT) – WKYT journalists recently did a program investigating the training of special deputies in the state of Kentucky. While most of Kentucky’s law enforcement officers receive training in Richmond Kentucky at the Department of Criminal Justice Training Center, special deputies are different. They are appointed by a county sheriff and sworn into their positions. […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 19, 2015
Police officers can sometimes be intimidating, especially for drivers getting pulled over. Acting in a responsible manner and treating officers with respect will go a long way, even if you are pulled over for a minor infraction. When a police officer signals you to pull over on the side of the road, it is important that you […]