Nation Jan 03 California police more likely to use force against Black people, report says By Associated Press
Nation Oct 30 Permitless carry laws raise public safety dilemmas for police officers Permitless carry laws have created a dilemma for officers working the streets: They now have to decide, sometimes in seconds, if someone with the right to carry a gun is a danger. By Rebecca Reynolds, Associated Press
Politics Sep 07 Elected officials, police officers and members of military on Oath Keepers membership list, report says A new report says that the names of hundreds of U.S. law enforcement officers, elected officials and military members appear on the leaked membership rolls of a far-right extremist group that's accused of playing a key role in the Jan. By Alanna Durkin Richer, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press
Politics Sep 01 How an obscure cellphone tracking tool provides police ‘mass surveillance on a budget’ Local law enforcement agencies from suburban Southern California to rural North Carolina have been using an obscure cellphone tracking tool, at times without search warrants, that empowers them to follow people's movements months back in time. By Garance Burke, Jason Dearen, Associated Press
Politics Aug 30 Watch 7:39 A closer look at President Biden’s plan to combat the increase in crime across the country President Biden voiced new urgency in a speech touting the recently-enacted bipartisan gun safety law and promoting funding for police. He drew a stark contrast with some Republicans who have called to defund the FBI. Crime researcher John Roman and… By Laura Barrón-López
Mar 02 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case centering on federal officers and legal immunity By News Desk The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on a case that centers on the possible expansion of the Bivens Doctrine, which essentially shields federal agents from possible legal liability if the actions in question occur in the course of their work. Continue reading
Jan 27 Watch 8:27 What’s behind rising violent crimes in the U.S., and how they can be reduced By Amna Nawaz, Tess Conciatori Recent shootings in New York City have spotlighted a troubling rise in gun violence and homicide across the country. Amna Nawaz reports on why violent crime has increased and how cities can prevent it. Continue watching
Nov 18 Portland among U.S. cities adding funds back into police departments By Sara Cline, Associated Press The debate about public safety spending has also shifted for departments from New York City to Los Angeles. They are seeing their finances partially restored in response to rising homicides, an officer exodus and political pressures. Continue reading
Nov 18 WATCH: Biden signs bills to expand police and first responder benefits By News Desk President Joe Biden signed three bipartisan bills that expand benefits for the nations law enforcement officers and first responders along with the communities they serve. Continue reading
Oct 21 Former Minneapolis cop gets 57 months in killing of 911 caller By Steve Karnowski, Amy Forliti, Associated Press Mohamed Noor fatally shot an unarmed woman after she called 911 to report a possible rape happening behind her home. Noor was sentenced Thursday to nearly five years in prison — the maximum allowed for manslaughter after his murder conviction… Continue reading