Siana Law attorney Christopher P. Gerber is proud to collaborate with PSAB on the three-part online learning series: Proper Supervision of Municipal Police Departments. The program runs from May 4th, 2021 to May 18th, 2021. Visit the PSAB website to register. The program description below was originally published on the PSAB website: Operating a police…
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.…
On Wednesday, August 7th 2019, Christopher P. Gerber, Esquire will attend the Pennyslvania State Association of Borough’s 2019 PA Municipal Legal Update. He looks forward to presenting the following seminar: Police Track 1: Elected Officials Role in Police Operations This session will review the fundamentals of municipal police management and supervision pursuant to municipal codes…
Christopher P. Gerber, Esquire, is proud to participate in the 2019 Pennsylvania Bar Institute Municipal Law Colloquium on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the PBI Headquarters in Mechanicsburg, PA. Mr. Gerber will be presenting, “Use of Force Policies, Police Misconduct/Discipline & Body Cams” alongside Mr. James Gavin, Esquire from 10:10 am – 11:10 am.
Two articles by Siana Law attorney Christopher P. Gerber, Esquire, each of which address pertinent issues for local municipalities and law enforcement, were recently featured in the June and July issues of the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB), Borough News Magazine. Read the full articles provided by PSAB below: Targeting Reductions in the Municipal…
On February 21, 2018, Christopher P. Gerber, Esquire presented a webinar entitled, Proper Supervision of Municipal Police Departments on behalf of the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs. The purpose of the webinar was to raise awareness among elected officials, managers, chiefs of police and solicitors regarding their roles in properly managing municipal police departments; to provide a…
On September 21, 2017, Siana Law attorney, Christopher Gerber, presented a police risk management training course entitled, Bullet Proof Defense on behalf of the Chester County Department of Emergency Services. The course covered the fundamentals of civil rights lawsuits filed against municipalities, their chiefs of police and other command staff involving claims arising under the…
Siana Law recognizes partner, Sheryl L. Brown, Esquire, for her recent publication in the September 2017 issue of the Pennsylvania State Association of Borough’s Borough News Magazine. Read the full article, Ready, Set, Record? How a new law will affect the use of body cameras by municipal police, to learn more about Act 22 of 2017, which…
Siana Law congratulates partner, Christopher P. Gerber, Esquire on the publication of his article, Code Blue: Legal Implications of Police Psychological Fitness-for-Duty Examinations, as a feature story in the compelling May 2017 issue of the Pennsylvania State Association of Borough’s Borough News Magazine. Read the full story here: Code Blue …