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”

On-Demand Webinar: Autonomous Drones for Aerial Situational Awareness for Law Enforcement

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Skydio - Autonomous Drones Webinar

Now more than ever before, achieving rapid and accurate situational awareness is vital for law enforcement agencies across the country. Drones have quickly become the go-to tool for this critical application, with countless examples of this technology saving time and even lives.

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