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Washington State Residents Say New Laws Made Policing Worse
”The numbers certainly speak for themselves,” said Steven Strachan, executive director of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.
November 10, 2021
Weapons
Washington Chief Says Officers Will Not Enforce New Gun Laws
Chief Loren Culp of the Republic (WA) Police Department said on social media that he won't allow his department to enforce new regulations under newly passed which he said are unconstitutional.
November 19, 2018
Patrol
Sheriffs in Conservative Washington Counties Refusing to Enforce New Gun Laws
Sheriffs in a dozen counties across Washington have vowed to not enforce new legislation that places restrictions on ownership of semi-automatic rifles.
February 12, 2019
Patrol
Biggest Law Enforcement Mobilization Ever This Thanksgiving
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the largest nationwide mobilization ever, more than 10,600 law enforcement agencies in all 50 states will be stepping up enforcement of child passenger safety, seatbelt and drunk driving laws over the Thanksgiving holiday.
November 19, 2001
Special Units
DOJ Launches Gun Trafficking Strike Forces in 5 Cities
The initial strike forces in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., will work to stop guns traveling from areas where it is easier to obtain firearms to places with more restrictive gun laws.
July 22, 2021
Weapons
Police Group Calls for Gun Control Laws
A national law enforcement group called for gun-control measures, including expanding background checks for firearm purchasers and banning high-capacity ammunition magazines.
July 26, 2012
Weapons
Arizona Sheriff Criticizes State's Gun Laws
Pima County (Ariz.) Sheriff Clarence Dupnik angrily criticized his state's gun laws during a Sunday news conference updating the media about the investigation into the mass shooting in Tucson a day earlier at a political event.
January 8, 2011
Technology
Video: Washington Agencies Overwhelmed by Records Requests May Drop Body Cams
Two Seattle area agencies are reconsidering their use of officer-worn video systems because of records requests from the owner of a YouTube account.
November 10, 2014
Point of Law
WA Democrats Propose Bills to Clarify Police Reform Laws
Law enforcement officials have been critical of the new laws since they went into effect in July, saying officers can no longer respond to certain crimes, such as a mental health crisis or domestic violence dispute; if a crime that has not been committed yet; or cannot arrest a suspect unless the officer witnesses the crime.
January 12, 2022
Patrol
WA Legislature Modifies Police Pursuit Law to Reduce Crime
The House Community Safety, Justice, and Re-Entry Committee passed HB 1363, which would give police who have reasonable suspicion the authority to pursue someone accused of a violent crime, a sexual crime, vehicular assault, escape, DUI, and domestic violence calls.
February 17, 2023
Patrol
Chiefs Tell A.G. Holder Why They Oppose Ariz. Immigration Law
The chiefs have taken the position that the law will drive a wedge between the police and immigrant communities, and divert police from investigating more serious crimes.
May 25, 2010
Patrol
DOJ Won't Challenge State Marijuana Legalization
Attorney General Eric Holder informed the governors of Washington and Colorado Thursday that the Department of Justice would allow the states to create a regime that would regulate and implement the ballot initiatives that legalized the use of marijuana for adults.
August 29, 2013
Special Units
Cops Call on House to Pass H.R. 218
WASHINGTON -- Congress may include H.R. 218 in terrorism fighting legislation today. The passage of the bill would allow qualified off-duty and retired law enforcement to carry their firearms nationwide to thwart and deter criminal activity.
October 2, 2001
Special Units
Cincinnati Hate-Crime Law Now Includes Homosexuals
Under Cincinnati law, a hate-crime charge filed against someone could double the penalty if police believe the crime was based on sexual orientation.
February 5, 2003
Weapons
Maryland Poised To Enact Gun Control Measures
The Maryland Legislature passed strict gun control measures including a magazine-capacity limit and assault weapon ban Wednesday expected to be signed into law by Gov. Martin O'Malley.
April 4, 2013
Technology
Virginia Police Go Airborne to Catch Elusive Speeders
Virginia State Police are going airborne to catch speeders who use radar detectors. "Bear in the Air," the new program, goes into effect July 1.The new traffic laws this year have harsher penalties for drunk driving and a ban on children riding in the beds of pickup trucks.
December 31, 1998
Patrol
States Ask, How High Is Too High to Drive?
With the push to legalize marijuana surging in popularity, states want to assure the public that roads will be safe. But they face a perplexing question: How stoned is too stoned to drive?
May 7, 2014
Patrol
Justice Department to End 'Catch And Release' Immigration Policy
Attorney General Jeff Sessions declared "a new era" in immigration enforcement on Tuesday, saying his prosecutors will try to bring stiffer criminal charges against repeat illegal immigrants and smugglers as part of President Trump's crackdown.
April 12, 2017
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