Senate unanimously approves Congressional Gold Medals for Capitol, DC police officers
The bill is now headed to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature
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Ohio officer killed in 3-car crash on his way to a call
Officer Scott Dawley, 43, was a seven-year veteran of the department
‘Sticky-fingered’ thief uses mouse traps to steal drop box cash, checks
At one of the locations, the thief reportedly commandeered a whopping 50 checks and money orders.
08/04/2021 – Persons Stabbed at 2231 Campbellton Rd SW
On Wednesday August 4, 2021, at around 12:35am officers responded to a report of a person shot at 2231 Campbellton Rd SW. On scene officers located two adult males with knife wounds. Both men were transported to the hospital in stable…
04/08/2021 – Person Shot at 14 Hilliard St NE
On Wednesday August 4, 2021, at around 2:50am officers responded to a report of a person shot at 14 Hilliard St NE. On scene officers met with a victim who reported that someone tried to rob her. The victim fled and the suspect fired a shot…
08/04/2021 – Person Shot at 60 Forsyth St SW
On Tuesday August 3, 2021, at around 11:20pm officers responded to a report of a person shot at 60 Forsyth St SW. On scene officers learned that the patient had been taken to the hospital by POV. At the hospital made contact with the patient,…
Bodycam video shows officers responding to Fla. condo collapse
Officers are heard calling for survivors and seen escorting residents away from the wreckage
How to Restore Police Legitimacy: Solve Murders
Police are losing what some might describe as the “war for legitimacy,” at least in our nation’s big cities. According to a recent Gallup Poll, a majority of American do not trust law enforcement. The poll, conducted by Gallup from early June to mid-July, found that confidence in the police had fallen five points, to 48 …
Race, Disability and Criminal Justice
Efforts to tackle systemic racism in the administration of justice need to include a focus on the rights of the disabled community, according to a University of Pennsylvania law professor. Even though race and disability may not often be discussed in the realm of criminal justice, their intersection plays a large part in the activities …
Race, Disability and Criminal Justice
Efforts to tackle systemic racism in the administration of justice need to include a focus on the rights of the disabled community, according to a University of Pennsylvania law professor. Even though race and disability may not often be discussed in the realm of criminal justice, their intersection plays a large part in the activities …