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Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland and Senator Elizabeth Warren have reintroduced the Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act to strengthen the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ's) ability to investigate police departments with a pattern or practice of unconstitutional and discriminatory behavior. The legislation aims to
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The New York City mayoral debate exposed a deepening divide between law and order and progressive policies, with frontrunners Andrew Yang and Eric Adams staking out positions in support of the embattled New York Police Department (NYPD), while progressive candidates like Dianne Morales called for curtailing law enforcement and addressing
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New Jersey has become the first state in the nation to require all uniformed patrol officers to wear body-worn cameras (BWCs) while on duty, underscoring a commitment to cultivating trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. The statewide mandate, signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy in November
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The US Justice Department has announced a sweeping investigation into policing practices in Minneapolis, following the conviction of former city police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. The investigation, led by Attorney General Merrick Garland, will examine whether the Minneapolis Police Department engages in a pattern or
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Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis joins a conversation with NPR host Mary Louise Kelly on the recent conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin for murdering George Floyd and the subsequent investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department by the Department of Justice. The conversation centers around Mayor Frey's
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U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) has requested that the Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division investigate a December 5, 2020, incident involving alleged law enforcement misconduct by Windsor Police Department officers, including excessive use of force against Lieutenant Caron Nazario, an active-duty U.S. Army Officer. The incident
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President Biden is preparing to nominate Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus to lead the country's largest federal law enforcement agency, Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Magnus, a critic of the Trump administration's immigration policies, has previously opposed efforts to make Tucson a "sanctuary city"
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Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has partnered with the Mesa Police Department and the Attorney General's Office in a four-day undercover operation, Operation Leather Mitt, targeting child sex crimes and human trafficking in the area. As a result, six local men have been arrested and charged with crimes ranging
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As part of efforts to maintain safety and security during the Easter period, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has urged members of the community to work together with law enforcement agencies. Crime tends to spike during this time, requiring increased police presence and vigilance to prevent and combat it.
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The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) delivered the Basic Tactical Medical Instructor Training Program to 20 law enforcement officers in Charleston, South Carolina, last week. The program, hosted by the City of Charleston Police Department, aimed to teach participants the basic medical evaluation, treatment, and evacuation skills necessary to
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Elected officials are taking a closer look at partnerships between law enforcement and robots, with a focus on bills that would ban armed robots from policing operations. The proposal, introduced in New York City's council, aims to prohibit the use of robots with weapons, echoing concerns about the
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Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09) have relaunched the House Law Enforcement Caucus, a bipartisan group focused on supporting law enforcement. The caucus is committed to providing federal resources and support to law enforcement officers, as well as fostering dialogue between law enforcement and communities. Key
