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More than 950 defendants have been arrested for their alleged participation. More than 284 of them have been charged with assault and 99 with using a deadly or dangerous weapon or causing serious bodily injury to an officer. 484 have pleaded guilty and 40 have been found guilty after taking their cases to trial in…

President Joe Biden on Thursday announced he is expanding a program to accept up to 30,000 migrants per month from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela — along with a plan to expel as many migrants from those countries who circumvent US laws — as his administration confronts a surge of migrants at the southern border……

The Department of Justice wrote an opinion that the U.S. Postal Service is not violating any laws by delivering prescription abortion pills and can continue to do so… Full story: USPS is allowed to continue delivering abortion pills, Justice Department says – ABC News

The number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more places in the U.S., according to a study published Tuesday… Full story: As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

Thousands of law enforcement agencies nationwide did not provide statistics to the FBI due in large part to a transition from a legacy crime reporting system that has existed since the 1920s… Full story: Researchers say the FBI’s statistics on hate crimes across the country are flawed

The city’s outreach program is designed to help public safety officials respond to people experiencing mental health crises, substance abuse issues or homelessness… Full story: Pittsburgh expands program that helps first responders serve people in crisis

One officer — a rookie, patrolling on his first day with the NYPD — suffered a fractured skull… Full story: 3 New York City officers injured in machete attack, suspect shot near New Year’s Eve ball drop

High on their list of concerns were items such as shrinking budgets and increasing anti-police sentiment. Another point of interest is the escalating pressure to place greater emphasis on de-escalation training. Another predictable conclusion was the nearly universal agreement that the staffing crisis—both recruiting new officers and retaining those already in the ranks—was the most…

Spokane County has to pay a former Sheriff’s Office deputy and his wife $19.5 million in damages after a Superior Court jury on Friday determined he was wrongfully fired and defamed by Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich. Knezovich fired Sgt. Jeff Thurman in 2019. In a news conference, the sheriff said he made the decision after an…

Community members receive a link to a survey that asks questions like “Did the officer treat you with respect?” and “Did you receive the services you needed?” Full story: Ill. police to send ‘how was our service’ text messages after 911 calls