Elections
Policing is currently subject to more social experiments than at any time in the history of the profession
Here’s what Oregonians can expect to see from the state’s recent decriminalization of small amounts of heroin and other street drugs
Whether the issues passed or failed, what’s on state ballots is evidence of what is on the minds of voters
It was the second attempt to qualify a recall election that could remove L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón
The governor would appoint a group of officers from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement who would be dedicated to pursuing election law violations
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal would create an “Office of Election Crimes and Security”
Officials said it’s unclear if the device was related to the election given that they don’t know when the pipe bomb was placed
The new commission, once established, will have investigatory and subpoena powers the review board doesn’t currently have
Discord Saturday between Trump supporters and counterdemonstrators led to fistfights, a stabbing and 21 arrests
Clashes between two groups led to fistfights, at least one stabbing and more than 20 arrests
Capt. Scott Walden has since taken down his social media account, but screenshots continued to circulate
Two men were arrested for not having permits to carry the guns, police said
Police said the marchers were illegally blocking the freeway
Small fires were set and a woman was seen on video spitting in a police officer’s face during a chaotic night
Local and state ballot measures passed largely in favor of shifting funds away from law enforcement and towards social services
Demonstrators carried both “Count Every Vote” and “Black Lives Matter” signs
Poll challengers who tried to forcibly enter the counting room were met by police, who said both parties had reached their legal maximum
Two police reform ballot measures passed Tuesday, adding more oversight to the sheriff’s office and removing a minimum staffing requirement for the police department
A crowd of about 100 mostly abided by the order to disperse without devolving into violence, police said
Partial returns Tuesday showed overwhelming support, with the measure winning 62.5% to 37.5%
With the election still undecided, protests took place across the U.S. but there were no signs of widespread violence after the polls closed
Gov. Kate Brown issued the emergency order Monday in preparation for possible unrest
While standing guard against armed groups, officers across the country are also aware their own presence could intimidate voters
People caught with amounts for their personal use would have the option of paying $100 fines or attending new, free addiction recovery centers
Three legal principles everyone in law enforcement should know and understand
Legal marijuana sales are on the ballot this Election Day in New Jersey, Arizona, South Dakota and Montana
The FBI said Sunday that it’s investigating the fire that damaged dozens of ballots
Commissioner Dermot Shea tweeted that the behavior of the officer was “One hundred percent unacceptable. Period.”
Officers will be expected to balance several priorities, each of which will affect the way democracy plays out on Election Day
