Municipal and police law attorneys Scott Miller and Derrick Wright presented important information on trends in civil lawsuits brought by those accused of crimes to more than 450 law enforcement officers and agency members across the Southeast on August 17, at the ROCIC fall conference in Biloxi, Miss.

ROCIC (Regional Organized Crime Information Center) is one of six Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) centers, serving thousands of law enforcement member agencies in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. ROCIC provides intelligence, analysis, safety training and equipment that directly impacts law enforcement’s ability to successfully resolve criminal investigations and prosecute offenders, while promoting officer safety.

Scott’s 24 years of law enforcement experience means he knows first-hand the issues surrounding critical incidents involving police officers, and his depth of litigation and defense experience make him uniquely qualified to advise officers and departments on responding to these difficult situations, and helping prevent them from happening. He works hard to minimize the disruption that litigation can have on a police officer’s ability to effectively enforce the law and protect the community.

Derrick’s practice concentrates on civil rights within the government sector. His experience includes defending local governments and officials from Section 1983 claims involving constitutional law as well as employment and personnel issues. With his unique blend of skills and experience, Derrick has successfully represented clients in a variety of forums, ranging from administrative agencies to state and federal appellate courts.

Learn more about our police law practice at sturgillturner.com/police-law