A career-critical incident is anything that can result in prosecution, discipline, damage to your reputation, or civil liability; and anything else that can negatively affect your career or livelihood (actually, every topic addressed in this guide qualifies).

You will face these situations – but you should not face them alone. There is too much at stake. Benefit from the help, advice, and counsel of an experienced police attorney who is looking out for you, who understands your perspective, who knows what you are facing, and who understands the important role that human factors play in your decisions and actions. Do not “wait and see.” Do not wait until after the interview or after the investigation. Do not wait until after discipline is handed down (or after charges have been filed).

Please call us. We are here to help with any situation you are facing. We are always available (and on-call 24/7/365) to serve the needs of Missouri law enforcement officers.

Remember that the prosecuting attorney is not your attorney and the city/county attorney is not your attorney. Statements you make to friends, coworkers, supervisors, or labor group representatives are not generally privileged.

Donald R. Weaver
Weaver & Associates

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