Crime
Since the D.C. Council voted in 2020 to cut the police budget by $15 million, there has been a historic increase in violent crime
The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals determines the legality of a vehicle frisk done on an objective, and not subjective, basis
An initial hurdle to program implementation revolved around community members believing it was just another “get tough on crime” scheme
Agencies throughout the state have seen an increase in suspects refusing to stop for law enforcement after last year’s change in pursuit law
“In Florida, in Escambia County, you can protect yourself,” said Sheriff Chip Simmons, noting the homeowner used an “AK-47-style rifle”
Funds spread over 45 communities for law enforcement toxicology crime labs, and education and enforcement programs
Researchers used historical data to detect patterns over time per 1,000 square feet of Chicago
Officers transported family members to the police station without consent or probable cause for interview while victim died at the hospital
The measure will leave the community with up to five fewer LASD deputies on patrol at a time when crime has increased 137%
The continuing validity and constitutionality of stop and frisk depends on lawful execution of the practice
Sgt. Phillip Martin was shot and wounded after a gunman went on a rampage, killing three coworkers last week
The court rules that evidence discovered in a third pat-down search over the course of a traffic stop is admissible
Data from a recent CARFAX for Police report highlights vehicle theft trends
The department said they still rely on public information, which came into play recently when a woman called police about a man walking toward a high school with a weapon
Officers were staking out the parking lot after learning about a possible plan to steal from the store
Police Agent Ashley Ferris is speaking publicly for the first time about how she ended a deadly shooting spree
Erie County Sheriff: “This was pure evil. It was straight up racially motivated hate crime from somebody outside of our community.”
Biden will encourage communities to spend more before the summer, which typically brings a spike in violent crime
Police say the streets have become more dangerous since Oregon’s passing of Measure 110
Proponents hope the bill will crackdown on repeat offenders and reduce rising car thefts by juveniles
The strategy includes prosecuting suspected adult carjackers under federal law
The conversation was a “frank sharing of ideas” about how to keep the city safer this summer, an NYPD official said
Chief Stacy Denham says thieves have become more emboldened because they know officers won’t pursue them under a new state law
“It has been a game changer and a force multiplier,” said Birmingham Police Officer Rodarius Mauldin
“In my 34 years in the LAPD, I have never seen this type of criminal behavior,” Capt. Jonathan Tippet said
Both the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and ATF have been called in to aid with the investigation
Video shows officers surrounding the suspect car and using their batons to smash the windows
Deputy Jonathan Feller mistakenly shot and killed off-duty Officer Donald Sahota, who was fighting with a robbery suspect who showed up at his home
The decision could make it more difficult for police to use Google location history to solve crimes
The man stumbles, then turns around and shoots into the cruiser’s windshield, video shows
The suspects walked up and began swinging, ultimately making off with $5 million in gems, police said
It is estimated that $5,000 worth of gas was stolen
Deputy Chief Travis Martinez won awarded last week for his role in capturing the fugitive as well as other crime-solving initiatives
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