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What are the boundaries between civil liberties and public safety?

Know the limits with legal solutions for
government from Thomson Reuters

The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights define civil liberties for every U.S. citizen. But since 1791, the balance between those liberties and the public's right to safety has been continuously shifting. And that makes your already difficult challenges even more daunting. You need trusted answers to make informed decisions to confidently take the right steps when the road becomes unclear. That's where Thomson Reuters can help.

Where is the legal line between rights and safety?

Thomson Reuters Westlaw can quickly guide you to the appropriate cases that help you stay on top of every nuance of the law. What are you required to do? How to prepare and train for the eventuality? What is appropriate and what is necessary? Westlaw can help you accurately understand the legal ground.

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Where is the line between free speech and responsible social media use by public officials?

Practical Law can give you specific guidance on the lawful limitations and ramifications of making disparaging remarks online, what constitutes online harassment, and the parameters of general misuse. Practical Law can help you understand how the process of internal inquiries work to help you avoid drawn-out investigations.

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Do you know the history of who you have in custody?

If you know a suspect's history, you have a better chance of understanding the full situation. And that can help you better protect the public. Thomson Reuters CLEAR can help you quickly and accurately answer the essential questions. Is there a record of violence? Are there associations that relate to the potential problem? Bring the facts into focus with CLEAR.

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