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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2003

Native American Law Enforcement Awarded $36M in Federal Grants

The DOJ’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) has awarded a total of $36 million to 124 tribal law enforcement agencies in 24 states. The grants were awarded under the COPS Tribal Resources Grant Program. Funds will be used to hire community policing officers and to purchase much-needed equipment.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2003

Bank Robber Returns to Deposit Stolen Money

A man got 33-years-to-life in prison for bank robbery after being caught depositing part of the stolen cash at the same bank hours later.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 15, 2003

Suits Filed Against Police Over No-Knock Raids

Two families whose houses were mistakenly raided last year have filed suit against the New York Police Department seeking damages for their experiences. The suits also call for a change in NYPD procedures.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 15, 2003

School Offers Homeland Security Degree

Qualified applicants can now earn a master’s degree in homeland security, paid for by federal grants.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 4, 2003

Customer Dials 9-1-1 Over Fast Food Charge

Police in Avon, Ohio, responded to a 9-1-1 call at a McDonald’s restaurant. The emergency was a customer being charged for extra sauce with her meal.

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Articlesby Shawn HughesSeptember 1, 2003

How to...Start a WMD Unit

In the days following 9/11, many citizens wondered aloud if their local public safety agencies were prepared to protect them if their communities were attacked. Unfortunately, until recently, the answer to that question was often, No.

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