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Patrol
Editorial: Extreme Prejudice
You are being judged guilty of all kinds of heinous crimes before anyone has the facts.
September 11, 2020
Point of Law
New York City's New DA Plans to Stop Seeking Prison Sentences for Many Crimes
In cases where prosecutors do seek to put a convict behind bars, the request can be for no more than 20 years for a determinate sentence, meaning one that can’t be reviewed or changed by a parole board. “The Office shall not seek a sentence of life without parole,” the memo states.
January 5, 2022
Patrol
Calif. Bill Would Alter 'Three Strikes' Law
A bill passed by the California Assembly Monday would alter the "three strikes" law to require that the third strike be a serious or violent felony.
January 31, 2012
Patrol
PTSD a Workers' Comp Issue For New Jersey Police
Police officers in New Jersey are allowed to assert PTSD as a workers' compensation claim, but it is not that way in many states.
May 26, 2014
Special Units
Brutal Murders Spurred Biker Boss to Work with Feds
The heinous 2002 execution-style slayings of a Livonia, Mich., jeweler and his family provided federal agents a key informant in major crackdowns on two Detroit-area motorcycle gangs.
March 31, 2010
Patrol
Prominent American Muslim Says Police/TSA Should Profile Muslims
As an American Muslim, I’ve come to recognize, sadly, that there is one common denominator defining those who’ve got their eyes trained on U.S. targets: MANY of them are Muslim—like the Somali-born teenager arrested Friday night for a reported plot to detonate a car bomb at a packed Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in downtown Portland, Oregon.
November 28, 2010
Patrol
Governor Sending National Guard, State Police to Combat Crime on NYC Subways
Gov. Kathy Hochul said a large show of force in the system, which is operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, a state agency, would help commuters and visitors to the city feel safe.
March 6, 2024
Weapons
Maryland Gov. Imposes Death Penalty Moratorium
Gov. Parris Glendening has imposed a moratorium on executions in Maryland until the state completes a study of whether there is racial bias in the use of the death penalty.
May 8, 2002
Featured
FOP Reports 135 Officers Shot in First 4 Months of 2023
There have been 38 ambush-style attacks on law enforcement officers this year, according to FOP. These ambush-style attacks have resulted in 43 officers shot, 6 of whom were killed by gunfire.
May 1, 2023
Patrol
National FOP Reports 65 Officers Shot This Year
“Law-abiding citizens saw the real-life consequences of what happens when elected officials embrace pro-criminal, revolving-door policies and make decisions that put the interests of violent offenders ahead of public safety," says Patrick Yoes.
March 8, 2023
Editor's Notes
Police Links: Creepy Crimes
Ah, yes. In the tenth month of the year the days are getting shorter and the creeps seem to be getting creepier. It wouldn't be October without weird Halloween-related crime stories.
October 30, 2012
Patrol
11 Officers Shot Over 24 Hours Causes Fear of 'War on Cops'
The past 24 hours have been especially dangerous for U.S. law enforcement with 11 officers shot in five states: Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Oregon, and Washington.
January 23, 2011
Careers
Penn State's Cover-up Reveals a Broader Problem
The fear of negative publicity is often a primary motivator for campus safety personnel when crimes are covered up. At Penn State, the negative publicity that would have occurred—with proper reporting and a resulting criminal investigation—would have paled in comparison with the deep wounds now inflicted on Penn State's once-superb reputation.
November 15, 2011
Patrol
Crimes at ATMs
Banks like ATMs because they don't require renting a whole building or paying a teller to provide services to their customers. Citizens love ATMs for the convenience. Robbers also love Automated Teller Machines.
August 31, 2007
Patrol
Crimes Against Tourists
There is a long recognized relationship between tourism and crime. Much of this can be attributed to "vacation behavior," a general carefree attitude that translates into carelessness and leaves the tourist vulnerable.
April 30, 2008
Special Units
IACP Offers Guide on Hate Crimes
In response to the FBI's recent warning about a potential increase in hate crimes following a terrorist attack or the start of a war with Iraq, the IACP has released the publication, "Responding to Hate Crimes: A Police Officer's Guide to Investigation and Prevention."
March 18, 2003
Gangs
Los Angeles Gangs and Hate Crimes
Soon the prison race war spilled into the streets. The first battles were in the Santa Monica and Venice areas at apartment complexes like the Oakwood and Mar Vista Apartments.
February 28, 2008
Patrol
Reported Crimes Rose in 2001, Says FBI
Reports of all types of crimes, including murder and rape, increased last year for the first time in more than ten years, according to an annual FBI report.
October 31, 2002
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