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Boston
fromBoston.com
16 minutes ago

Family of Stephenson King Jr., the man killed by Boston police officer now charged with manslaughter, demands transparency

Family of Stephenson King Jr. demands release of body-camera footage following his fatal shooting by a Boston police officer.
#data-breach
Los Angeles
fromTechRepublic
5 hours ago

Massive Data Breach Exposes 337K LAPD-Linked Records

A massive data breach in Los Angeles exposed 7.7 terabytes of sensitive LAPD records through a third-party discovery system.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
US news
fromWIRED
7 hours ago

The FBI Didn't Answer Texts From Minnesota Investigators for Days After Renee Good's Killing

Federal agencies failed to communicate effectively during investigations, leading to a lawsuit for access to evidence in police shootings.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 hours ago

DOJ investigates LA public schools after parents claim trans rights policy led to child's death - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration is investigating LAUSD's anti-discrimination policies following a lawsuit related to a trans child's death.
#lapd
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Activists suing LAPD allege officer shot foam rounds at their groins at point-blank range

Three activists filed a lawsuit against LAPD for being shot with foam rounds at close range during a protest.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Activists suing LAPD allege officer shot foam rounds at their groins at point-blank range

Three activists filed a lawsuit against LAPD for being shot with foam rounds at close range during a protest.
#immigration
US politics
fromFortune
5 hours ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

US judge rules against deporting man whose murder conviction was overturned after 44 years in prison

A judge may release Subramanyam Vedam, an Indian citizen, after his murder conviction was overturned, despite potential deportation by ICE.
US politics
fromFortune
5 hours ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

US judge rules against deporting man whose murder conviction was overturned after 44 years in prison

A judge may release Subramanyam Vedam, an Indian citizen, after his murder conviction was overturned, despite potential deportation by ICE.
#nypd
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Mayor Mamdani signals openness to NYPD gang database, citing reforms

Mayor Zohran Mamdani shows increased openness to the NYPD's gang database, acknowledging reforms while moving away from his previous stance to abolish it.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 days ago

NYPD expands hate crime reporting following Gothamist story citing expert concerns

NYPD will now report both reported and confirmed hate crimes for greater transparency.
NYC politics
fromNewsday
6 days ago

Diller verdict: NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says she's 'deeply disappointed' in shooter's murder acquittal

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch expressed deep disappointment over the jury's verdict acquitting the accused of murder in Det. Jonathan Diller's death.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NYPD fires officer who drove wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway, killing 2

An NYPD officer was fired for reckless driving and failing to assist victims after pursuing a pickup truck that caused a fatal crash.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Mayor Mamdani signals openness to NYPD gang database, citing reforms

Mayor Zohran Mamdani shows increased openness to the NYPD's gang database, acknowledging reforms while moving away from his previous stance to abolish it.
US news
fromNBC New York
9 hours ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant convicted in deadly picnic cooler toss faces years at sentencing

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to three to nine years for manslaughter in the death of Eric Duprey after throwing a cooler at him.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 days ago

NYPD expands hate crime reporting following Gothamist story citing expert concerns

NYPD will now report both reported and confirmed hate crimes for greater transparency.
NYC politics
fromNewsday
6 days ago

Diller verdict: NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says she's 'deeply disappointed' in shooter's murder acquittal

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch expressed deep disappointment over the jury's verdict acquitting the accused of murder in Det. Jonathan Diller's death.
California
fromBoston.com
20 hours ago

Former Mass. police chief charged with committing fraud while leading department

A former police chief was indicted on fraud charges related to false reimbursement claims and larceny exceeding $1200.
fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago

Ontario warehouse arson suspect posted live video showing fire being ignited. Police investigating video

"You know, if you're not going to pay us enough... to afford to live, at least pay us enough not to do this," the man says while lighting a roll of toilet paper on fire.
Canada news
#arson
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
21 hours ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
22 hours ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to arson after setting fire to parked NYPD cars | amNewYork

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 10 NYPD vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage.
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
21 hours ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
22 hours ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to arson after setting fire to parked NYPD cars | amNewYork

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 10 NYPD vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage.
Information security
fromTheregister
23 hours ago

Criminal wannabes even more dangerous than the pros

Ransomware is a significant current threat, targeting critical infrastructure and healthcare, causing immediate harm and financial losses.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Mayor Bass has a new goal for the LAPD: Forget growing, just stop shrinking

Karen Bass aims to stop the decline of the Los Angeles Police Department amid budget constraints, shifting from plans for expansion to maintaining current personnel levels.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

NYS corrections worker and felon boyfriend indicted for pimping out child

A corrections employee and her inmate partner were indicted for running a prostitution ring, including trafficking a child.
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

New police chief likes being the good guy

Reifschneider said he tries to think about a moment when he helped someone, even if it's something mundane like pulling up behind a driver who ran out of gas. He's encouraged his fellow police officers to also reflect on a good deed.
Mission District
#stalking
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
London politics

Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged due to increased recognition and technology, with over 135,000 recorded last year.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged due to increased recognition and technology, with over 135,000 recorded last year.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

SFPD Chief Tries to Downplay Rise In Homicides Since the New Year

San Francisco experienced a 250% increase in homicides in early 2026 compared to the previous year, despite overall crime rates declining.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Two Minutes Could Change How Officers See People They Serve

Hypervigilance in police can harm personal relationships; Just-Like-Me meditation may enhance connection and prosocial behavior.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Dissociation: Imagination and Error in Criminal Justice

Dissociation is a normal psychological process that aids creativity but can also lead to erroneous beliefs and interpretations in various fields.
#police-misconduct
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago
SF parents

San Bernardino Police slammed handcuffed teen to the ground, lawsuit alleges

An 18-year-old woman sued San Bernardino police for alleged excessive force during an arrest, resulting in serious injuries and false accusations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Unconscious bias' in Met Police David Carrick investigation failure, tribunal told

A Metropolitan Police detective faces allegations of failing to properly oversee an investigation into serial rapist David Carrick, with claims of unconscious bias linked to the victim's race and sex.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

San Bernardino Police slammed handcuffed teen to the ground, lawsuit alleges

An 18-year-old woman sued San Bernardino police for alleged excessive force during an arrest, resulting in serious injuries and false accusations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Unconscious bias' in Met Police David Carrick investigation failure, tribunal told

A Metropolitan Police detective faces allegations of failing to properly oversee an investigation into serial rapist David Carrick, with claims of unconscious bias linked to the victim's race and sex.
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Homicide Suspect Arrested Five Months After East Bay Jail Released Him By Mistake

Isaiah Jamon Andrews, 20, of Kern, Washington, is suspected of fatally shooting a 20-year-old man at a hotel in Seattle on October 15.
Boston food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

US court orders resentencing for Colorado clerk involved in election scheme

The appeals court ruled that a lower court had considered Peters's personal beliefs when deciding upon a punishment, thereby rendering the sentence improper.
US Elections
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Judge Who Handcuffed Crying 13-Year-Old Girl Retiring - Above the Law

Judge Roger Benitez's actions in court raised serious ethical concerns, leading to a formal complaint and a light reprimand before his retirement.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Police corruption investigation garners new arrest as Toronto man charged with trafficking firearm | CBC News

The 27-year-old man was apprehended by York police on March 19 and charged with trafficking a firearm, according to court documents. Between April 16 and June 2, 2025, the man allegedly offered to 'transfer' a firearm 'while knowingly not being authorized to do so.'
Canada news
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Attorney speaking after man shot by ICE in Stanislaus County traffic stop

A man was shot by ICE agents during a traffic stop in Patterson, California, after allegedly using his vehicle as a weapon.
#mental-health-crisis
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Man fatally shot by Boston police near Northeastern University campus identified

Police shot and killed Jacob Graves during a mental health crisis after he attacked officers with a weapon, resulting in multiple injuries to responders.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Man fatally shot by Boston police near Northeastern University campus identified

Police shot and killed Jacob Graves during a mental health crisis after he attacked officers with a weapon, resulting in multiple injuries to responders.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
#ice
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago
US politics

ICE's flawed justification for courthouse arrests sparks demand to free those detained

ICE provided false information to justify mass arrests at immigration courts, leading to demands for the release of those detained.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
US news

ICE agent believed responsible for L.A. killing accused of child abuse, racism in court filings

An off-duty ICE officer allegedly shot a Los Angeles man on New Year's Eve and faces accusations of prior domestic abuse and racist, homophobic remarks.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Dashcam video shows what led up to ICE shooting after traffic stop in Stanislaus Co.

ICE agents shot a suspected gang member in Patterson during an attempted arrest related to a murder investigation in El Salvador.
US politics
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

ICE's flawed justification for courthouse arrests sparks demand to free those detained

ICE provided false information to justify mass arrests at immigration courts, leading to demands for the release of those detained.
SOMA, SF
fromKqed
1 week ago

Why a Private Company Is Investigating Rapes at an ICE Detention Center Instead of the Sheriff | KQED

CoreCivic does not conduct criminal investigations of sexual abuse allegations at Otay Mesa Detention Center, referring them to law enforcement instead.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago

NYPD detectives probing Bronx murder seeking doorbell camera video end up with confession instead

A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in the Bronx, and the suspect confessed to the crime when approached by police.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
Boston food
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Murder suspect mistakenly released from East Bay jail recaptured in St. Louis, police say

A murder suspect mistakenly released from jail in Contra Costa County has been recaptured in St. Louis after six months on the run.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Young adults facing life or indeterminate sentences almost doubles in a decade

The number of young adults receiving life sentences has nearly doubled in a decade, raising concerns about their mental health and future prospects.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

'Gladiator fight' cases against L.A. juvenile hall staffers are falling apart

Many criminal cases against probation officers in California are collapsing after initial indictments for allowing youth fights in juvenile halls.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Video undermines ICE account of officer shooting a man in Minneapolis

A city-released video contradicts ICE's account of a January shooting involving federal officers and two Venezuelan men, leading to investigations and suspensions.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Democrats accuse ICE of creating disappearances' on US soil

Lawmakers claim DHS's unreliable detainee locator system is causing disappearances of individuals detained by immigration authorities.
#police-shooting
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Woman shot and killed by police in N.H.

A woman was fatally shot by a police officer responding to a domestic disturbance in Northfield, New Hampshire.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Details emerge on fatal police shooting of 27-year-old woman in N.H.

A 27-year-old woman was shot and killed by police in New Hampshire during a domestic disturbance response.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Woman shot and killed by police in N.H.

A woman was fatally shot by a police officer responding to a domestic disturbance in Northfield, New Hampshire.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Details emerge on fatal police shooting of 27-year-old woman in N.H.

A 27-year-old woman was shot and killed by police in New Hampshire during a domestic disturbance response.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Pete Hegseth Accused of Blocking Promotions of a Dozen Officers Due to Race, Gender: Report

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is accused of blocking promotions of military officers based on race, gender, and political affiliations.
California
fromABC30 Fresno
2 days ago

ICE involved in shooting in Stanislaus County, officials confirm

ICE was involved in a shooting incident in Stanislaus County, with a suspect hospitalized and ongoing investigation.
#doj
fromWIRED
3 days ago
US politics

The DOJ Misled a Judge About How It's Using Voter Roll Data

The DOJ is analyzing voter data to identify irregularities, contradicting earlier claims of keeping it separate and not conducting analysis.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US news

DOJ admits ICE courthouse arrests relied on erroneous information

DOJ admitted using incorrect information to defend ICE arrests at immigration courthouses, stating a 2025 memo does not apply to immigration courts.
US politics
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The DOJ Misled a Judge About How It's Using Voter Roll Data

The DOJ is analyzing voter data to identify irregularities, contradicting earlier claims of keeping it separate and not conducting analysis.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Hidden from sight: New analysis shows half of local ICE arrests happened behind closed doors

Over 1,000 ICE arrests occurred in San Francisco, with over half happening at immigration appointments inside private ICE offices.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

North Andover police working to get body cameras after Kelsey Fitzsimmons shooting

North Andover is implementing a body-worn camera program for police to enhance accountability and seek grant funding to reduce taxpayer costs.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

The more than 3 million pages of documents include accusations by alleged victims of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's abuse and thousands of emails and photos showing Epstein associated with prominent figures.
Law
SF politics
fromTruthout
6 days ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat. The report noted a spike in fatalities and an increase in pursuits by some departments, including in Houston and New York City.
US news
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Santa Clara County sheriff reports drop in use of force cases - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office reports a year-over-year decline in use of force incidents, with 603 reported in 2025.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.
Law
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Mistrial declared after report that Conn. girl killed in 1986 had been placed in used body bag

A mistrial was declared in a murder case due to allegations of evidence contamination involving a body bag used in 1986.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Law enforcement watchdogs get more teeth when seeking records after state court ruling

Civilian oversight bodies in California can now subpoena law enforcement records during whistleblower investigations, enhancing transparency.
#facial-recognition-bias
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Essex police pause facial recognition camera use after study finds racial bias

Essex police suspended live facial recognition technology after research revealed the system disproportionately and accurately identified black people compared to other ethnic groups, raising fairness concerns.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Essex police pause facial recognition camera use after study finds racial bias

Essex police suspended live facial recognition technology after research revealed the system disproportionately and accurately identified black people compared to other ethnic groups, raising fairness concerns.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
fromKqed
1 week ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
#police-corruption
NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

How US police corruption actually works, according to a former NYPD cop

Former NYPD officer Mike Dowd, convicted of drug-related corruption, explains how police corruption develops within precincts and advocates for improved accountability measures.
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

'Ringleader' of Antioch PD text scandal sentenced to 4 years in prison after accepting plea deal

Former Antioch police officer Eric Allen Rombough was sentenced to over four years in prison for civil rights violations and conspiracy.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Law

Former Antioch Officer Who Bragged About Abuse of Power Gets 4 Years in Prison | KQED

NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

How US police corruption actually works, according to a former NYPD cop

Former NYPD officer Mike Dowd, convicted of drug-related corruption, explains how police corruption develops within precincts and advocates for improved accountability measures.
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

'Ringleader' of Antioch PD text scandal sentenced to 4 years in prison after accepting plea deal

Former Antioch police officer Eric Allen Rombough was sentenced to over four years in prison for civil rights violations and conspiracy.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Law

Former Antioch Officer Who Bragged About Abuse of Power Gets 4 Years in Prison | KQED

NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Jersey City to end 'fixed posts' for police, launch new data sharing

Jersey City Police Department implements major reforms including ending fixed posts, deploying mobile patrols with community engagement, and launching JC IMPACT metrics system for transparency and accountability.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

After jail, house arrest and an ankle monitor, a reprieve for a Cop City' protester: The process was the punishment'

A Georgia carpenter resolved a three-year felony arson case related to Cop City protests through an Alford plea, receiving a reduced charge and probation instead of potential 20-year imprisonment.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

ICE agents reveal daily arrest quotas and surveillance app in rare court testimony

ICE agents in Oregon used a custom app called Elite to target neighborhoods and maintained daily arrest quotas, contradicting DHS claims of no quotas, as revealed in federal court testimony.
Law
fromHoodline
4 weeks ago

Brooklyn prosecutors say officers violated a victim's civil rights

Federal prosecutors charged law enforcement defendants with committing multiple criminal acts that violated a vulnerable victim's civil rights in response to a 311 prostitution complaint.
#criminal-justice-reform
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

This Is Why Criminal Justice Needs Number Nerds - Above the Law

Data-driven evidence, not ideology, should guide criminal justice reform through incentive-based systems and rigorous testing of policies.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Human Cost Of Our Broken Justice System - Above the Law

The criminal legal system punishes instability through policy choices rather than crime, with public defenders facing systemic barriers while seeking justice and reform.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

This Is Why Criminal Justice Needs Number Nerds - Above the Law

Data-driven evidence, not ideology, should guide criminal justice reform through incentive-based systems and rigorous testing of policies.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Human Cost Of Our Broken Justice System - Above the Law

The criminal legal system punishes instability through policy choices rather than crime, with public defenders facing systemic barriers while seeking justice and reform.
Social justice
fromMission Local
2 months ago

SFPD data shows falling racial disparity in traffic stops after adoption of new policy

San Francisco's new traffic-stop policy reduced racial disparities in searches, with whites surpassing Blacks in searches and decreased over-policing of Black drivers.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
2 months ago

AI Surveillance Systems Are Causing a Staggering Number of Wrongful Arrests

AI surveillance in schools generates many false positive alerts, triggering arrests, involuntary detentions, and traumatic experiences for students.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

ICE conducted 37 investigations into officer misconduct in last year

ICE conducted 37 use-of-force investigations last year; 18 closed and 19 pending or referred.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

DHS Admits Its Website Featuring Worst Of The Worst' Arrests Is Full Of Mistakes

The DHS website, Arrested: Worst Of the Worst, features the name, crimes, and location of arrest for thousands of people the agency claims were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But after CNN questioned DHS on the findings of an analysis of the website, the agency conceded that a large swath of the information was incorrect. CNN's analysis found that hundreds of the persons listed on the website had been arrested or convicted of very minor crimes, such as a singular traffic offence
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

"Reforms" Didn't End Police Violence in 2020 and They Won't End ICE Violence Now

Yet while "Abolish ICE" serves as a unifying chant in the streets, Democrats are once again seeking to temper and co-opt people's demands into a narrow version of reform. The demands outlined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer could not be more toothless: requiring ICE agents to unmask, wear body cameras, and to follow a code of conduct modeled on other law enforcement agencies.
US politics
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