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Women Sue Utah City, Former Chief Over Misconduct Allegations
Mar 22 2018 // Five women claimed in a lawsuit that the city of Provo, Utah and former Mayor John Curtis failed to take action to protect them from alleged sexual harassment and assault by the city’s former police chief. The city...
Police Release Video of Fatal Collision of Uber Driverless Vehicle with Pedestrian
Mar 22 2018 // Police in Arizona on Wednesday released a short video of a fatal collision between an Uber self-driving vehicle and a pedestrian, as investigators probe the accident that has put new focus on the safety of autonomous...
Proposal to Arm Alabama Teachers Draws Support, Fire
Mar 16 2018 // A proposal to let trained teachers carry firearms in public schools drew support and criticism during a legislative public hearing Wednesday as a committee grappled with the first action on a gun-related bill introduced in...
Citing Discrimination, Black Police Officers Sue Little Rock, Arkansas
Mar 15 2018 // Four black police officers are suing the city of Little Rock alleging age and racial discrimination, underscoring a growing divide between the city’s police chief and an organization for black officers. The federal...
FBI: More than 100 School Threats in Louisiana Since Feb. 14
Mar 14 2018 // Authorities have investigated at least 106 threats of violence in or near schools in Louisiana since the Feb. 14 mass shooting at a Florida high school, state police and the FBI said. The news came as the University of New...
Insurer for Oregon City to Pay $800K to Family of Man Killed By Police
Mar 12 2018 // The insurance company for the central Oregon city of Bend will pay $800,000 in a settlement agreement with the family of a man shot and killed by a Bend police officer. The Bulletin reports that the city in the agreement...
Law Enforcement Officers 3 Times More Likely to Be Injured Than Other Workers
Mar 5 2018 // An estimated 669,100 law enforcement officers were treated in emergency departments across the nation for nonfatal injuries between 2003 and 2014, according to a new study. Researchers at the National Institute for...
Chicago Aldermen Back $20M Settlement in Police ‘Code of Silence’ Case
Feb 28 2018 // A Chicago City Council committee has recommended paying a total of $20 million to families of two men who were killed when a drunken off-duty police detective slammed into their car nine years ago. The committee backed the...
Law Enforcement Officers 3 Times More Likely to Be Injured Than Other Workers
Feb 22 2018 // An estimated 669,100 law enforcement officers were treated in emergency departments across the nation for nonfatal injuries between 2003 and 2014, according to a study by researchers at the National Institute for...
Former Colorado Police Officer Sentenced for Defrauding Homeowners Insurer
Feb 20 2018 // A former Colorado police officer has been sentenced to 45 days in jail and five years of probation for felony insurance fraud. The Post Independent reported that ex-Silt police Col. Michael Taylor was also ordered to pay...
Detroit Suburb Settles Fatal Police Shooting for $1.25M
Feb 16 2018 // A Detroit suburb agreed to a $1.25 million settlement in a lawsuit filed by the family of a woman who was fatally shot by police near a shopping mall, according to a document released on Feb. 15. A Dearborn officer...
Hundreds of Illegal Pot Shops Operating in Los Angeles, Police Say
Feb 16 2018 // Los Angeles has issued licenses to nearly 100 marijuana retailers but police estimate there are at least two times that number operating illegally in the city and undercutting those who are playing by the rules. Police...
West Virginia Officer Fired For Refusing to Shoot Suspect Settles Suit for $175K
Feb 15 2018 // A white West Virginia police officer who was fired after he refused to shoot a black man who had a gun has settled a lawsuit for $175,000. The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia announced the settlement with...
Police Cars Sledgehammered in Dallas Substation Parking Lot
Feb 7 2018 // A man walked into a downtown Dallas police substation parking lot with a sledgehammer, broke windows and windshields, and caused thousands of dollars in damage to a dozen police cars, police officials said. Gregory...
Police: Famous Italian Restaurant in New Jersey Suffered Fire Damage
Jan 26 2018 // Firefighters say a near-century-old New Jersey Italian restaurant suffered damage in an afternoon fire. Freehold fire officials say Federici’s Family Restaurant suffered smoke and water damage after a fire broke out...
Estate of Ohio Policeman Who Died in Crash Sues Motorcycle Makers
Jan 17 2018 // Two motorcycle manufacturers and their trainers are accused of negligence in a lawsuit over the death of a central Ohio police officer. Sean Johnson lost control of his motorcycle during an on-duty training ride with...
Former Head of Louisiana State Police Commission Files Retaliation Suit
Jan 16 2018 // The former executive director of the State Police Commission is suing, claiming she was retaliated against for challenging Louisiana State Police brass and calling attention to a string of illegal campaign contributions...
Nebraska Bill Would Criminalize Drone Use to Spy on People, Harass Cows
Jan 8 2018 // Using a drone to spy on neighbors, drop drugs into prisons or harass cows could lead to criminal charges under a new bill Nebraska lawmakers will consider later this year. The measure would impose new safety and privacy...
Police Identify Seven More Victims of NYC’s Deadliest Fire in Decades
Jan 3 2018 // Police have released the identities of an additional seven victims of New York City’s deadliest fire in decades, including a 7-month-old baby girl who was among the dozen people who lost their lives. Authorities also...
Chicago Police Issue Revised Policy on Use of Tasers
Dec 29 2017 // The Chicago Police Department has rewritten rules on the use of Tasers to deter officers from using them on people who are running away or vulnerable to injury. The Chicago Tribune reported that the tightened policy...
