RedShield Insights Newsletter
RedShield is your source for the latest on unlawful policing, matters related to your constitutional rights, and education on best-practices when interacting with law enforcement. Stay informed, stay empowered, stay engaged!
Sep 18, 2024
If It Can Happen to Them, It Can Happen to Anyone
Recent incidents involving high-profile figures like Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill have brought to light the urgent need for legal protection during police interactions. Body cam footage from the Miami-Dade Police highlighted how a simple traffic stop escalated dramatically. Hill, clearly...
Read MoreSep 02, 2024
Over 6,000 Member Protected
Attorney Shield Surpasses 6,000 Paid Members, Demonstrating Strong Market Demand for Legal Support Services Attorney Shield, Inc., a provider of on-demand legal support via a mobile app, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its journey to transform legal...
Read MoreMay 28, 2024
Say No When Asked to Blow: The Fallibility of Breathalyzer Test
What if Google Maps directed users to the wrong destination 4 out of every 10 times? People simply wouldn't rely on it. Fortunately, Google Maps is highly accurate. However, the same cannot be said for breathalyzer tests, which are estimated...
Read MoreMay 11, 2024
Bias in Blue: How Law Enforcement's View on Gun Owners Can End in Disaster
The tragic shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson by an Okaloosa County sheriff's deputy highlights a critical and often overlooked tension between the exercise of Second Amendment rights and the perceived threat of gun ownership by law enforcement. This incident...
Read MoreApr 30, 2024
Professional Courtesy - A Two-tiered System of Justice
In a recent incident involving Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley, the clash between public trust and professional courtesy within the criminal justice system was starkly highlighted. Bodycam footage revealed an unsettling exchange with a police officer following a traffic...
Read MoreFeb 25, 2024
Understanding The Second Amendment; Federal vs. States
As a gun owner, it's vital to grasp the legal landscape surrounding firearms. However, it's important to note that this article serves as informative, not legal counsel. For precise guidance, consulting a licensed attorney is essential to ensure compliance with...
Read MoreJan 05, 2024
Legal Tech and AI: When Courts Sanction Access to Justice
Consumer-facing legal technologies are designed as cost-effective alternatives, providing a lifeline to those in need. Courts should promote and provide guidance on how these tools can be integrated into the judicial process rather than scoffing at and hindering such options. Read MoreDec 28, 2023
Protecting Your Rights in 2024: Navigating Law Enforcement Trends
As we step into the year 2024, the landscape of law enforcement continues to evolve rapidly. New technologies and policies are reshaping the way policing is conducted, and while many of these changes aim to enhance public safety, they also...
Read MoreDec 11, 2023
Eroding Trust: When Police Terrorize and Frame Innocent People
In recent news, Micah Washington, a 24-year-old man from Alabama, found himself in a harrowing and traumatizing situation that reveals the two stark realities of policing in America. His story sheds light on how police can terrorize and violate individual...
Read MoreNov 26, 2023
The Situational Context of Police Sexual Violence: Understanding the Impact
In 2015, JeAnna Anderson was pulled over for a registration issue when she was sexually assaulted by a police officer. The officer, Anthony Armour, had pulled Anderson into a dark parking lot with no other witnesses around, where she immediately...
Read MoreNov 18, 2023
A Case for Attorney Shield: Innovation and Scale
In today's world, where law enforcement interactions can often feel fraught with uncertainty, fear, and potential danger, the need for reliable legal support has never been more pressing. This is because for decades everyone sees and perhaps has personally experienced...
Read MoreNov 17, 2023
Empowering Students: A Case for Attorney Shield Support on School Campuses
In today's world, school campuses can be a place of great learning and growth, but they can also be rife uncomfortable and humiliating situations involving student searches of person and mobile device, or misunderstandings and confrontations with school resource officers...
Read MoreNov 06, 2023
The Blue Wall of Silence: An Unspoken Code of Loyalty and Controversy
The “Blue Wall of Silence” is commonly used to describe an informal code of ethics within law enforcement that emphasizes silence and solidarity among police officers and personnel. This code of conduct involves officers refraining from reporting, intervening, or testifying...
Read MoreOct 22, 2023
Justice and Accountability: Tyre Nichols' Tragic Truth
Imagine for a Moment That you have just finished an 8-hour shift at work; you are a red-light and a right-hand turn away from home, when you are stopped by the police. Immediately, the situation heightened in a frightening and...
Read MoreOct 14, 2023
Engaging Police When a Firearm Is Present: Your Rights and Best Practices
When a traffic stop involves a legally owned firearm, it's essential to be well-prepared to protect your rights and ensure the safety of everyone involved. In this quick guide, we explore the complexities surrounding the presence of a firearm when...
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