Prison

Chauvin defense wants probation instead of prison time

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Derek Chauvin has no criminal history and would likely be targeted for prison violence, his attorney argued

2 who killed Chicago cops paroled after decades in prison

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Police officials who opposed the move says it “sends a troubling message”

How to shop for your agency like you shop for yourself

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Amazon Business

First responders can save time and money and implement greater departmental purchasing transparency with the Amazon First Responders Storefront

Trump commutes ‘mastermind’ of Syracuse cop killing, freeing him from prison

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Police officials, prosecutors and lawmakers expressed dismay over the decision

Man called most prolific serial killer in US history dies

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Samuel Little had 60 confirmed victims and confessed to dozens more

Man dead, LEO wounded in shooting outside state prison

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A man was shot and killed after trying to smuggle contraband into the prison, officials said

Indiana police to stop blocking roads during executions

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The change comes after anti-death penalty activists said in a lawsuit the roadblocks impeded their free speech rights

Civilian oversight panel to subpoena LA sheriff for testimony on jails

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The commission is using its voter-provided direct authority to use subpoenas to investigate conduct within the department

Philadelphia man released from prison, carjacks woman in parking lot

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Moments after Thomas Lee Williams was released from prison, police say he attacked a woman in the parking lot, took her car and fled with her 1-year-old grandson

Member of 'Texas 7' gang executed for officer's killing

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Joseph Garcia fatally shot Officer Aubrey Hawkins during a Christmas Eve robbery in 2000

Sheriff: Parkland shooting suspect assaulted CO

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Nikolas Cruz attacked an officer and now faces new charges including use of the officer's electric stun device

'Whitey' Bulger killed in W.Va. prison

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Bulger was found unresponsive Tuesday morning at the U.S. penitentiary in West Virginia where he'd just been transferred

Cop, EMTs charged in death of Detroit inmate

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Involuntary manslaughter charges were filed against police Sgt. Ronald Buckley and paramedics Matt Dicosola and Leah Maynard in the death of inmate William Marshall

Are prison reform efforts working?

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In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss the topics of re-entry and recidivism

Calif. justice reforms questioned after officer's slaying

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The killing of Officer Keith Boyer galvanized a movement to ask state voters to reverse some of the recent changes to sentencing laws and the prison system