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News•by Staff Writer•June 30, 2011

LAPD Asks Lady Gaga, Ashton Kutcher to Tweet on 405 Closure

The LAPD is asking celebrities with large Twitter followings including actors, musicians and athletes to urge their followers to avoid the 10-mile stretch of the roadway that will be closed on the weekend of July 15 and encourage them to stay close to home.

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Products•June 30, 2011

Shirt Lock

Wesol's Shirt Lock is made of a flexible, hook-on-hook material that is worn over your shirt and inside your pants, about two inches below your waistline. The belt grips both the shirt and the pants, holding your shirt tails down and your pants up.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 28, 2011

DC Chief, Police Union At Odds Over Breastfeeding Policy

The Fraternal Order of Police claims the agency isn't adequately accommodating its breastfeeding officers with inadequate lactating rooms, binding body armor, and forcing them into patrol duties where they have difficulty pumping milk.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 28, 2011

ACLU Claims NJ Cops Misuse Informants

The report, which came after a three-year investigation by the ACLU, claims New Jersey agencies have a disjointed, confusing, and, in some cases, nonexistent policies on how New Jersey law enforcement agencies use confidential informants.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 27, 2011

DOJ's CrimeSolutions.gov Rates Justice Programs

The Website, which is under the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) division, is designed as "a central, credible resource to inform practitioners and policymakers about what works in criminal justice, juvenile justice, and crime victim services," according to a DOJ press release.

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Videos•by Staff Writer•June 24, 2011

Chicago's Top Cop Calls Gun Laws Racist

While speaking at a local church, Chicago's new top cop called federal gun laws "government-sponsored racism," said he doesn't mind being unpopular with the NRA, and criticized Sarah Palin for hunting caribou.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 24, 2011

Detroit Police Crack Down on Officers' Social Media Use

In a new directive approved by the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners, officers can be punished for releasing information considered privileged that relates to crimes, accidents, or violations. The directive says employees have to use discretion to avoid discrediting or disrespecting the department.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 24, 2011

Cleveland Recruits Sworn In, Laid Off

The Cleveland Division of Police's newest 42 cadets were able to complete their training after the police union and city agreed to a settlement when the city announced deep cuts in May.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 22, 2011

Utah Man Updated Facebook Status During Standoff

Jason Valdez, 36, issued six status updates, added 15 friends and responded to numerous comments posted by worried family and friends while police were engaged in a siege at an Ogden motel Saturday morning.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 17, 2011

Pennsylvania Chief Charged with OT Fraud

Annville (Pa.) Police Chief Michael Burdge Sr. has been charged with falsifying records and claiming nearly $39,000 in overtime reimbursement from state grants for his department.

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