Category: News

The police chief of a small Kansas town was placed on suspension Thursday after his department conducted a controversial raid on a local newspaper last month which sparked criticism from press advocates over whether it violated First Amendment rights. Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody’s suspension was reported Friday by the Marion County Record, the same…

FBI personnel have surged to tribal lands across the United States in past months to help solve violent crimes and cold cases impacting Native Americans, the agency told CNN in an exclusive interview… Full story: Inside the FBI’s surge to solve violent crime on tribal lands | CNN

Detroit City Council on Tuesday approved a $5 million expansion of the use of license plate readers across the city, using federal pandemic relief funds. It’s the latest City Council vote on surveillance technology that has ignited debate in the community. Other surveillance tools Detroit police utilize include ShotSpotter — City Council last year OK’d…

Maine police will have to track more demographic data on drivers they pull over in traffic stops starting in 2024 under proposed rules aimed at fighting racial profiling. Attorney General Aaron Frey’s office is finalizing rules that will implement a 2021 law from House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, but changes based on concerns from…

Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore is expressing concern about the county’s new zero bail policy that is set to take effect this weekend which will allow some criminal suspects to be cited and released when they would have previously been held on bond… Full story: LAPD chief expresses concern about ‘book and release’ plan…

The sheriff’s department is adopting a new strategy to improve interactions with people who have disabilities. People with disabilities are more likely to be arrested or killed by law enforcement… Full story: San Diego sheriff launches program to improve interaction with people who have disabilities | KPBS Public Media

California will double the taxes on guns and ammunition and use the money to pay for more security at public schools and various violence prevention programs under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Tuesday. The federal government already taxes the sale of guns and ammunition at either 10% or 11%, depending on the type…

A judge dismissed all charges, including a murder count, against a Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed a driver who had a knife, agreeing with defense lawyers who said the officer could have feared for his life. The municipal judge ruled after a courtroom packed with police and relatives of Eddie Irizarry watched about…

Rich Alteri has been busy. Every week, he combs through research, meets with local leaders in juvenile outreach, social services and justice reform while building new relationships with law enforcement agencies across Ramsey County. A commander for the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, Alteri has been working at the County Attorney’s Office since March through part…

The Hillsboro P.D. has launched a new program with the potential to assist individuals in addressing vehicle issues at a discounted rate and even possibly escape a ticket… Full story: Hillsboro police introduce ‘Fix-A-Fine’ voucher program