PSAB Webinar on 04/21/21 at 12:00 pm: Proper Supervision of Municipal Police Departments Local law enforcement has been the target of the national news media as municipalities around the country contend with allegations of police misconduct and acts of violence committed against police. There is no better time than the present for local governments to…
Virtual Class Presented by PSATS | Live webinar on 04/09/2021 at 10:00 AM (EDT) New Developments In Police Liability & How To Evaluate Your Police Department In this virtual class, Chris Gerber of Siana Law and Captain Ashley Heiberger (Ret.) will address new developments in police liability with a practical approach that allows for an…
Siana Law is pleased to announce the admission of Andrew M. Rongaus as a Partner to the Firm. Mr. Rongaus concentrates his practice in the areas of civil rights, public official and police liability, internal investigations, law enforcement operations, municipal law, labor law, and employment law. As a member of the Firm’s litigation team, Mr.…
It has been a different year for all of us, and a difficult year for many. Despite the unforeseen challenges of 2020, we found ways to stay connected to family and friends, worked together to support essential community workers and businesses, and have prioritized keeping one another safe. The members of Siana Law are grateful…
Siana Law recognizes Christopher P. Gerber, Esquire for his recent article, Building Trust in Law Enforcement – Recommendations on Constitutional Policing and Transparency, which is featured in the October 2020 issue of Borough News Magazine. Read the full article here: 10.20 Borough News – Building Trust in Law Enforcement by Christopher P. Gerber, Esquire Christopher’s…
Siana Law attorney, Christopher P. Gerber, is proud to participate in the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs’ 2020 Fall Conference Experience. Mr. Gerber will present Police Department Management & Community Engagement Amid Increased Public Scrutiny on Tuesday, October 20th at 5:30 pm. To learn more about this year’s online conference experience and view the agenda, click…
Michael G. Crotty, Esquire recently contributed to the feature article, What You Need to Know About Personal Liability, Township Officials Can Combat Lawsuits with Knowledge, Best Practices, and Insurance, which was published in the August 2020 issue of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors‘ PA Township News. “There is such a range of claims that…
According to a 2019 report released by PreciseSecurity.com, the U.S. has the highest number of CCTV cameras per person in the world. In fact, one billion surveillance cameras will be watching us around the world in 2021, with the Americas accounting for 18% of all installed surveillance cameras according to a report from ISH Markit…
In the wake of recent events, which have spurred protests, riots, and an apparent loss of confidence in law enforcement, it is critical for local elected officials to take immediate action to ensure that police services are provided in accordance with the United States Constitution and federal and state law. In an arena that involves…
On July 14, 2020, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed Act 57 of 2020 into law which represents Pennsylvania’s first law enforcement reform in response to the recent claims of excessive force by police and widespread protests over the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the hands of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.…