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Fewer ghost guns' linked to crime in California, but problem persists

Aggressive enforcement has reduced ghost guns linked to crimes, but their untraceable nature remains a substantial threat to public safety.

California police want drones in car chases. How San Francisco's Prop E could affect that

Proposition E in San Francisco aims to relax restrictions on police use of surveillance technology, including drones in high-speed chases.
The implications of Proposition E on law enforcement policies may extend beyond San Francisco to other cities and jurisdictions in California.

Fewer ghost guns' linked to crime in California, but problem persists

Aggressive enforcement has reduced ghost guns linked to crimes, but their untraceable nature remains a substantial threat to public safety.

California police want drones in car chases. How San Francisco's Prop E could affect that

Proposition E in San Francisco aims to relax restrictions on police use of surveillance technology, including drones in high-speed chases.
The implications of Proposition E on law enforcement policies may extend beyond San Francisco to other cities and jurisdictions in California.
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Bounty hunter suspected of murder in fatal East Bay shooting

A bounty hunter was arrested for the fatal shooting of a man with an outstanding warrant, involving a confrontation and the victim building his own ghost gun.

Opinion: California law requires police to fix these bad policies. So why haven't they?

Eyewitness identification reforms in California aim to address flaws, but implementation is lacking.

California bill would give families more information after police killings

Law enforcement must inform families of deceased individuals before questioning them following police-related deaths.
Proposed legislation aims to require detectives to provide families with declarations similar to Miranda rights before questioning.

How close can you park to a stop sign? Your California traffic law question answered

California law does not specify how close a vehicle can park next to a stop sign.
While parking next to a stop sign is not illegal under California law, individual cities may have their own municipal codes or ordinances.

California Cops Now Have To Lead With The Pretext When Making Pretextual Stops

California law enforcement officers will no longer be able to start every traffic stop with an impromptu Q&A session.
The LAPD has seen a decrease in the number of stops and searches since implementing a policy requiring officers to have a reason to suspect a more serious crime before initiating a stop.

California's homicide rate fell nearly 16% last year, state report shows

California saw a decrease in homicide rates despite an overall increase in violent crimes in 2023.
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