Category: News
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Syracuse cops’ compassionate panhandling crackdown: What do you need to get off the corner? – syracuse.com
A new police unit works to get panhandlers off of street corners and connected with services… Full story: Syracuse cops’ compassionate panhandling crackdown: What do you need to get off the corner? – syracuse.com
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Texas wanted armed officers at every school after Uvalde. Many can’t meet that standard | AP News
A vision of putting an armed guard at every school in Texas is crashing into the reality of not enough police or funding… Full story: Texas wanted armed officers at every school after Uvalde. Many can’t meet that standard | AP News
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Increase in fake prescription pills fuels record drug overdose deaths in the US
CDC study reveals deaths have more than doubled from the counterfeits, which are mostly laced with fentanyl.. Full story: Increase in fake prescription pills fuels record drug overdose deaths in the US
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Some small towns in America are disbanding police forces, citing hiring woes | AP News
America is in the midst of a police officer shortage. Agencies of all sizes are struggling to fill open positions… Full story: Some small towns in America are disbanding police forces, citing hiring woes | AP News
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Why CA police agencies are offering new bonuses and perks – CalMatters
California police departments are offering signing bonuses and double-digit raises as they compete to hire cops after losing officers in tight labor market… Full story: Why CA police agencies are offering new bonuses and perks – CalMatters
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Supreme Court asked if police dog’s paws violated Constitution
An Idaho police dog, Nero, found evidence of drugs in a car. A state court ruled the search was unconstitutional because he jumped at the door… Full story: Supreme Court asked if police dog’s paws violated Constitution
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Cities move to enact juvenile curfews to curb crime : NPR
At least a dozen cities are enacting or reinstating juvenile curfews to try and combat rising crime. Critics say they aren’t effective and target Black and Latinx youth… Full story: Cities move to enact juvenile curfews to curb crime : NPR
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ATF proposes rule to close ‘gun show loophole’
The ATF moves to close what gun control advocates have termed the “gun show loophole” by narrowing the definition of those “engaged in the business” of a firearms dealer… Full story: ATF proposes rule to close ‘gun show loophole’
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Most states have yet to permanently fund 988 Lifeline despite early successes – CBS News
The 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has seen a 33% increase in calls, chats and texts — but its financial future is uncertain in many states… Full story: Most states have yet to permanently fund 988 Lifeline despite early successes – CBS News
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US Capitol Police officers continue to relive January 6 trauma in court | CNN Politics
“Some defendants have stated they assisted my personnel on January 6. This is the same tactic used as domestic violence perpetrators – beat the victim unconscious and then attempt to render aid…” Full story: US Capitol Police officers continue to relive January 6 trauma in court | CNN Politics