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Policing Policy & Oversight
Standards, accountability, body‑cam policy, and community oversight boards.
- Body Cameras in Fire-Based EMS: Accountability or Added Headache?
While not is widespread use yet, there is a small movement to add body cameras to more than just law enforcement. The question then becomes is there value in adding this next level of accountability and is it worth the headache? The public…
- Department of Natural Resources awards $136,000 to Lancaster
Published 2:47 pm Friday, November 6, 2026 By Missouri Department of Natural Resources JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $136,000 interest-free loan to the city of Lancaster for planning and design…
- Safety Risk Justified Officer's Gun Pat-Down, Fla. Panel Says
Law360 Try our Advanced Search for more refined results The Practice of Law Deep News & Analysis Safety Risk Justified Officer's Gun Pat-Down, Fla. Panel Says Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center…
- Dane County supervisors OK funding for sheriff’s deputy body cams
Pressure to adopt the cameras has grown following a fatal shooting by a city of Madison officer Dane County sheriff’s deputies are one step closer to getting body cameras. County supervisors voted Wednesday night to approve a 2027 capital…
- Gun found in women’s restroom tied to Columbus police leader
WSYX A referral has been made to the Department of Inspector General involving a senior Columbus police leader Columbus police confirmed that the Ohio State Highway Patrol found a gun Tuesday afternoon inside a womenâs restroom at the…
- Paravision confirms passport photo, deepfake detection role in State Department contract
The State Department awarded Paravision the contract in September, initially obligating $1.3 million under an agreement potentially worth $6.5 million over five years, as previously reported by Biometric Update. CEO Doug Aley says the…
- Beaverton Police add new body camera tech to translate conversations in real-time
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KATU) — The Beaverton Police Department is rolling out new technology to break down language barriers in their policework. New body-worn cameras allow officers to speak to people in more than 50 languages. The cameras are…
- Supervisors put off closed session discussion about county administrative officer recruitment amidst growing criticism
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday pulled a closed session agenda item indicating they were planning to begin interviews for the county administrative officer’s job less than a week after the current position holder…
- Security camera glitches at new jail cause concern
The exterior of the Adams County Justice Center is pictured south of Hastings on Feb. 12, 2024. Commissioners soon will be seeking bids to address glitches with the security cameras at the Adams County Justice Center. Jail Administrator…
- Former BCSO officer indicted in federal DWI corruption investigation
A former Bernalillo County sheriff deputy involved in the ongoing DWI corruption investigation has been indicted. A federal jury has now returned an indictment charging former Bernalillo County sheriff’s deputy Paul Jessen, Jr., with using…
- ‘I took it': Man admits to stealing officer's cruiser in Miami, cops say
A man accused of stealing an officer's cruiser in Miami and admitting to the crime was arrested on Tuesday, authorities said. Rodne Joseph, 36, was charged with grand theft of a vehicle, grand theft of a firearm, and depriving an officer…
- Man accused of stealing Miami police sergeant’s patrol vehicle with rifle, bulletproof vest inside
WPLG Local 10 According to an arrest report, the suspect, identified as Rodne Joseph, of Miami, was taken into custody in North Miami after officers located the stolen patrol vehicle, which had a police-issued rifle and vest inside Police…
- Man charged in theft of Miami Police cruiser found in North Miami
WSVN MIAMI (WSVN) - A South Florida man faced a judge following his arrest in connection to the theft of a police cruiser. Rodne Joseph appeared before Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Mindy S. Glazer, Wednesday morning. The 36-year-old is…
- North Andover Police Chief To Retire After Months On Leave
NORTH ANDOVER, MA — North Andover Police Chief Charles Gray agreed to a separation agreement with the town after spending the past six months on leave following a no-confidence vote from the police officers and sergeants unions. The…
- Chapin Town Council meeting videos disappear from Facebook. It’s unclear if recordings were kept.
Chapin Mayor Bill Mitchell CHAPIN — Unrest continues in the small town of Chapin, with the latest complaints coming from concerned citizens who noticed all previous recordings of town meetings have been removed from their spot on the…
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