U.S. Law Enforcement
Fact Check: Was Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Killed By Rioters?
After Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick died the day following the January 6 Capitol riot, differing information has emerged in reports and online surrounding the cause of his death.
Threat of Pro-Trump Violence in DC Overshadows Inauguration Security Plans
"If al Qaeda or Iran undertakes an attack, even if the Russians nuke us, we'll be ready," a senior military officer says sardonically. "But if there's a domestic breakdown, I'm not so sure."
Texas Gov Could Hand Control of Austin Police to State After Budget Cuts
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Monday that "the Legislative Council has sent draft language for a proposed law that would transfer control of the Austin Police Department to the Texas Department of Public Safety."
In Historic First, Florida Police Chiefs Association Endorses Trump
The endorsement from the nation's third largest state police chiefs association comes ahead of Trump's Monday night campaign rally in Florida.
As Law-and-Order Message Fails In Minnesota, Trump Moves Money to Florida
President Trump came close to turning the bluest of blue states red in 2016, and thought his message would play well in the protest-torn state this year. It didn't.
Ex-Pence Aide Says Trump's Putting Law Enforcement in Harms Way
"He is putting our law enforcement in harm's way purposefully because he thinks it serves his agenda," Vice President Mike Pence's former Homeland Security and Counterterrorism adviser said.
Arkansas Officer Resigns, Citing 'Intolerable' Work Conditions
Charles Starks resigned from the Little Rock Police Department on Friday, stating that it is "impossible" for him to work as an officer so long as Police Chief Keith Humphrey is in charge.
Louisiana Sheriffs' Association Makes First-Ever Presidential Endorsement
"President Trump has repeatedly sided with law and order," the organization said in their endorsement for Trump's election this November. This is the first time the LSA has backed a presidential candidate.
More Than Half of Protesters Arrested in Kenosha Do Not Live There
Of more than 250 arrested in Kenosha County, 132 were from outside the Wisconsin county, police officials reported on Thursday.
Memorial to Fallen Police Officers Defaced with 'Defund the Police'
Little Rock's police union called the vandalism "despicable" and "disrespectful."
Ohio Sheriff's Facebook Post Says He Won't Tolerate 'Lawless' Protesters
"I will not allow my deputies or any law enforcement officer in Butler County to take the abuse I have seen over the past several months," Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones wrote.
Anti-Trump Republicans Defend Biden, Argue He Is in Favor of the Police
Republican Voters Against Trump released a new ad in response to President Donald Trump's "mischaracterization" of Democratic nominee Joe Biden being anti-police.
What Are Your Miranda Rights and When Must They Be Read?
Miranda rights allow a person in police custody to remain silent and have an attorney present for questioning.
Can the President Send in Federal Troops to Quell Domestic Violence?
One ultimate check upon presidential power comes in the form of the ballot box.
Check-the-Box Training Won't Work. Communities Of Color Must Drive Policing
Law enforcement must not be managed by policies and procedures that are compromises between agencies and unions.
Prosecutors of George Floyd Cops Will Struggle to Get Four Convictions
Prosecutions of police officers are notoriously difficult to win. The accused officers' likely defense strategies are beginning to come into focus. "Cause of death" will be one important issue. A likely focus for the two most junior officers will be "chain of command."
Government Not Liable for Agent Who Assaulted Migrants, Appeals Court Says
"The decision is certainly consistent with what my understanding of the [law] is," one legal expert told Newsweek.
Police Often Can't Differentiate Between Meth Trips and Mental Illness
Figuring out the best response has been a challenge for authorities, amid a resurgence in meth throughout the nation.
San Antonio to Make Settlement After Police Officer Searched Woman's Vagina
Detective Mara Wilson said it was common in her experience for females to hide drugs in that area.
Oklahoma Police Officer Fired for Racist Facebook Posts Lands New Role
Wayne "Duke" Brown was dismissed from Tulsa Police Department after posting pictures endorsing Islamophobia and police brutality.
Epstein Lawyers Tell Judge Murder Is More Likely Explanation of Death
A packed U.S. courtroom on Tuesday oversaw the federal government's final attempts to hold Jeffrey Epstein to account now that the accused sex trafficker is deceased.
Maryland Man Arrested After Miami Woman Receives Genocidal Threats
The threats contained a pair of laudatory comments about President Donald Trump, invoking him in furtherance of the genocidal language.
U.S. Must Follow San Francisco's Lead or Risk Becoming a Surveillance State
We banned the government from using facial recognition technology in San Francisco. Recent revelations that the FBI and ICE are pillaging state driver's license records show Congress must do the same.
U.S. Senators Call For More Prominent Markings on Toy Guns
The senators wrote that it's "past due time" to update the 1989-era regulations on toy guns.
Sheriff Sends Ex-Wife to Jail for a Facebook Post
The deputy sheriff and his colleague were filing a warrant based on a law that was overturned in 1982.
The Deafening Silence of Police During #MeToo
990 officers had their licenses revoked between 2009 and 2014 because of rape, sodomy or other sexual misconduct.
County Sheriffs, Anti-Immigration Groups Join Forces
The deepening relationship between sheriffs and anti-immigration groups comes at a time of increased focus on immigration issues.
Apple's CEO Hears It From a Florida Sheriff
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd threatens to arrest "rascal" Tim Cook over encrypted iPhones.
Plant Forensics Aid Crime Investigations
DNA in marijuana and pine pollen shows potential for solving crimes
Law Enforcement's Case Against Apple's Encryption
"I'm telling ya, if there is a bomb threat in Silicon Valley, they will be unlocking phones left and right."