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News•by Staff Writer•June 17, 2011

N.M. Officer Tweeted About Pistol Whippings

The Albuquerque (N.M.) Police Department is investigating one of its detectives for tweets where he discussed pistol whipping and killing Muslims.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 15, 2011

Federal Grant Expands Police Fatigue Study

The study will focus on the role of fatigue and distraction in police officer performance, and will be completed at the center, which is located at Washington State University in Spokane.

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Videos•by Staff Writer•June 13, 2011

Flash Mobs Organize Robberies Via Social Media

MSNBC reports on the new trend of flash mob robberies by groups of young people who gather at a location at a specific time and launch a pepper spray attack on tourists or mass robbery of a retail store.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 13, 2011

Video: Flash Mobs Turn Criminal

Groups of youth are using text messaging and social media to gather at specified locations as so-called "flash mobs" primarily on the city's South Side, where robbers attack people with pepper spray. Of late, flash mob attacks were reported in the Streeterville neighborhood.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 9, 2011

Pioneering California Chief Resigns

Janet Thiessen, the first female police chief in San Joaquin County, has resigned as Tracy's top cop, citing personal reasons.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 9, 2011

Jury Begins Deliberations In Portland Whistleblower Suit

A federal jury is now deliberating on the case of a former Portland Police recruit who accused a fellow officer of using excessive force and sued the department for lost wages and benefits.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 8, 2011

Portland Police Unveil Redesigned Patrol Cars

The new cars will be solid blue with white wrapped doors that display the words "Portland Police" and the slogan, "Sworn to protect. Dedicated to serve." A red rose appears between the words "protect" and "dedicated" on the vehicle.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 31, 2011

Detroit Police Accused of Sex Discrimination Over Special Response Team

A Detroit Police lieutenant sued the department today in federal court, alleging a physical test to qualify for an elite — and controversial — unit discriminates against women.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 27, 2011

S.C. Chief Resigns After Using Racial Slur

Chief Tommy Ellenburg resigned after a 15-day suspension for using the N-word. The chief had been under fire by the NAACP and other community groups.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 25, 2011

ACLU Sues To Overturn Indiana Immigration Law

The law allows state and local police to arrest subjects on a "removal order" from an immigration court, a "detainer or notice of action issued" or if they have been convicted of one or more aggravated felonies.

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