Florida surpasses 6,400 bonuses for new police recruits
"Florida welcomes officers of law enforcement from all over the country, to a place where they are recognized and appreciated," […]
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DOJ sues Alabama to block state’s attempt to remove noncitizens from voting rolls
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Alabama on Friday, claiming that the state's efforts to remove non-citizens were made […]
Boston Democratic mayor says criminals should not be prosecuted for theft, gang registry should be abolished
The mayor wants police personnel files related to "use of force" to be made public. Opponents say this could put […]
New Louisiana law will criminalize approaching police under certain circumstances
Critics of the new Louisiana law that makes it illegal to approach a policeman within 25 feet (7.6 m) under […]
Pittsburgh Police Cuts Staff Between 3-7 A.M., No Longer Respond If Not ‘In-Progress Emergency’
After recent policy changes, Pittsburgh Police will no longer respond personally to calls that do not qualify as "in progress […]
Houston PD Has Suspended 260K Criminal Cases Since 2016 Over ‘Lack Of Personnel,’ Chief Reveals
Over 4,000 sexual assault cases were included in the suspensions.According to Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner, the Houston Police […]
Governor Jeff Landry declares state of emergency in Louisiana due to severe police officer shortage
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry (a Republican) declared a state-of-emergency in response to the severe shortage of police officers across the […]
House votes to block DC police accountability bill
The House voted Wednesday to stop the Washington police accountability bill taking effect. This is the second time in this […]
Georgia bill is latest GOP effort targeting prosecutors
A Georgia commission to discipline and expel unruly prosecutors is the latest national move to increase oversight of what Republicans […]
Lifelong DC Democrat calls out her own party: ‘Enough is enough, we need more police’
Washington, D.C. Democrat for life, she resisted those within her party who advocate for a sweeping criminal codes overhaul to […]
