Aug 23 White House reviewing programs that equip local police with military gear By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press The White House is conducting a review of programs that have equipped local police departments with military gear from the Pentagon, urged by President Barack Obama's call for more separation between the nation's armed forces and civilian law enforcement. Continue reading
Aug 14 Watch Why military equipment is in the hands of local police By PBS News Hour Violent clashes between local police and protesters in Ferguson, Missouri, has highlighted the distribution of military equipment to police departments around the country from the U.S. Defense Department. Hari Sreenivasan talks to Matt Apuzzo of The New York Times about… Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch Will strengthening higher ed’s accountability on campus rape create ‘shadow’ justice system? By PBS News Hour Senators have proposed bipartisan legislation with steeper penalties for educational institutions that fail to investigate reports of sexual assault -- and some voices in higher ed are pushing back. Anne Neal of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni joins… Continue watching
Apr 12 Watch Without funds to pay fines, minor incidents can mean jail time By PBS News Hour Cities across the country are increasingly turning to what are known as private probation companies to collect unpaid fines. But are indigent people ending up in jail because they can't afford to pay? Special correspondent John Carlos Frey takes an… Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch What can the Dutch teach the U.S. about selling pot? By PBS News Hour As Colorado and Washington begin selling legal marijuana, questions remain about the practical process of changing drug policy. NewsHour travels to the Netherlands -- the one nation that's been openly selling pot for over 40 years -- to see what… Continue watching
Dec 30 Law enforcement fatalities dropped in 2013 A new report says that law enforcement fatalities in 2013 dropped to levels not seen in decades. Photo by Flickr user Scott Davidson Law enforcement fatalities dropped to lows not seen in six decades in 2013. The National… Continue reading
Dec 16 Drug Enforcement Administration joins Twitter The US Drug Enforcement (DEA) joined Twitter on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. According to an announcement posted on the DEA website the organization will use Twitter to reach a larger audience and provide the latest news, tips and useful… Continue reading
Dec 09 Feds arrest LA County deputies, alleging abuse, misconduct in jails Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (C) and LAPD Police Chief Charlie Beck (R) Photo by Reuters/Patrick Fallon Federal authorities have indicted 18 current and former Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials after an investigation into allegations of abuse and… Continue reading
Oct 02 Watch Silk Road used ‘anonymity layers,’ digital currency to sell drugs in plain sight Silk Road used 'anonymity layers,' digital currency to sell drugs in plain sight… Continue watching