Update on the iOS 18 Issue and learn what happens to evidence if you make an illegal stop that you thought was legal

🎯 Today’s Scenario

Good Morning it’s Monday, November 18th. Last week, we explored whether an officer can extend a traffic stop after issuing a citation, sparking great follow-up discussion about the limits of traffic stops under Rodriguez v. United States (2015).

This Week's Scenario:

• You stop a vehicle for having only one functioning brake light, believing it to be a violation of state law.

• After initiating the stop and checking the driver’s documents, you realize that state law requires only one working brake light, meaning no violation actually occurred.

• During the stop, however, the driver consents to a vehicle search, which reveals illegal contraband.

Analysis in our legal update section below...

🗓️ WHAT TO EXPECT

• Today’s Essentials: New Ios 18 update causing iPhones to reboot

• Featured Resource: A New Game-Changing Tool for Traffic Stops

• AI Tip of The Week: Learn how to use AI to combat shift changes

• Legal Update: Heien v. North Carolina (2014)

• Honoring Hero’s: Remembering This Week’s Fallen Officers

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🚨 TODAY'S ESSENTIALS (UPDATE ON iOS 18 ISSUE)

Critical Tech Alert: iPhones in Evidence

🔒 What’s New with iOS 18
Any Apple device running iOS 18+ will now automatically reboot if the passcode hasn’t been entered within 72 hours, forcing it into an “After First Unlock” (AFU) state. Once in AFU, iPhones (13-16) are basically locked, making access impossible. This presents a major hurdle in digital forensics.

📲 Best Practices Going Forward:
Some agencies have started connecting devices to GrayKey immediately after obtaining a search warrant, which can prevent the automatic reboot and preserve the device’s current state. If you’re responding to a critical incident, get a search warrant as soon as possible and include language for exigent circumstances and nighttime access if needed. Remember to have the warrant in place before connecting to GrayKey.

💬 Need Help with Warrant Language? If you’re curious about the exact “language” other agencies are using in their warrants, DM me. I’m happy to share examples, but I want to keep those details off the main feed.

👉 What’s Working for You? 
Are you or your agency trying anything different to manage iOS 18 devices? Drop a comment to let us know! Sharing what’s working (or not working) could help all of us stay one step ahead.

🧰 Featured Resource

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 🧑🏼‍⚕️ AI Tip of the Week
Fitness on Your Schedule

Staying fit on unpredictable shifts isn’t easy. AI can be your 24/7 fitness coach, adjusting to your schedule and needs.

Try this prompt:

Shift-Friendly Workout: (Copy the prompt below into ChatGPT)
“Create a 30-minute workout routine tailored for a police officer working rotating shifts. The workout should require minimal equipment and be adaptable for pre-shift, post-shift, and rest days. Include strength, cardio, and flexibility exercises, with focus on maintaining endurance and muscle recovery for a demanding physical job. Provide time-efficient options, especially for short breaks.”

Pro Tip: Share your shift schedule and workout equipment you have access to for tailored recommendations.

Why This Works:

• AI adapts to unpredictable hours.

• Customizable workouts, meals, and sleep tips.

• Stay fit, even with rotating shifts.

  
  Want more AI tips? Get your copy: The AI Cop Toolkit: 100+ ChatGPT Prompts to Make Policing Easier 

 🏛 Legal Update
Heien v. North Carolina (2014)

In Heien v. North Carolina, the U.S. Supreme Court addressed whether a reasonable mistake of law by a police officer can justify a traffic stop under the Fourth Amendment. The Court ruled that reasonable suspicion can arise even if an officer misunderstands the law, as long as their interpretation is objectively reasonable.

Key Facts:

• An officer stopped a vehicle for having only one working brake light, believing it violated North Carolina law.

• However, the law only required one functioning brake light, so no actual violation had occurred.

• During the stop, consent to search was given, and drugs were discovered in the vehicle.

• The defendant argued that the stop violated the Fourth Amendment because there was no legal basis for it.

Supreme Court Ruling:

• The Court held in a 8-1 decision that an officer's reasonable mistake of law can still provide the reasonable suspicion required to justify a traffic stop under the Fourth Amendment.

• Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, stated that the Fourth Amendment does not require police officers to be perfect in their understanding of the law, only reasonable.

🎯 Scenario Answer: Heien v. North Carolina (2014)

The correct answer is A: Yes, as long as the mistake is “objectively reasonable”

• Reasonable mistakes are permissible: Officers do not need to know every law perfectly, but they must demonstrate that their misunderstanding was reasonable under the circumstances.

• Training is critical: Consistent legal education for officers is essential to minimize mistakes and ensure public trust.

Don’t go without having a backup plan or wait until it is too late to have options. Join us this Thursday, Nov 21st, 2024 at 7 pm EST to learn from Colin Whittington on how to position yourself to transition from Cop to Corporate.

Reasons You Can’t Afford to Miss This

• What will you do for a living if you’re injured in the line of duty and can’t return to Law enforcement?

• What happens if you screw up on a call and get sued and then fired from your agency?

• After Retirement, why not set yourself up to work 3 days a week doing law enforcement sales or training and make 6 figures?

It’s not as easy as you think to Transition there are hundreds if not thousands competing for the same job so learn how to set yourself up to stand out and get the job from an expert.

(If you cannot attend the day of the webinar will be recorded for premium subscribers to access later. However, we highly recommend that you attend live so that you can speak to an expert directly and ask all of your questions)

 OFFICER DOWN: THIS WEEK’S FALLEN HEROES
 Weekly LODDS: 0
Total for the year: 118
K9 Loss: 1

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