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'No do-overs when you're dealing with people's lives,' says police oversight board chair
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (538+ words) Support a free press with your donation today. The state takeover of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has caused ripples of concern about the city's future, including the Civilian Oversight Board, which is tasked with reviewing complaints about excessive…...
Uzbekistan Reforming Public Safety and Policing System
19+ hour, 58+ min ago (405+ words) Uz Daily. uz Uzbekistan Reforming Public Safety and Policing System Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Uz Daily. com) " President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev was presented with proposals aimed at further improving the national system for ensuring public safety. The head…...
Louisiana lawmakers advance increase for local jails to house state inmates " Louisiana Illuminator
21+ hour, 38+ min ago (341+ words) A bill to raise the daily reimbursement rate for housing state inmates advanced with broad bipartisan support Tuesday, as Louisiana lawmakers seek to ease financial pressure on local correctional facilities while acknowledging the increase still falls short of covering true…...
Louisiana House advances prison-reimbursement rates, drunk driving bills
22+ hour, 34+ min ago (437+ words) USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect//April 8, 2026// A bill to raise the daily reimbursement rate for housing state inmates advanced with broad bipartisan support Tuesday, as Louisiana lawmakers seek to ease financial pressure on local correctional facilities while acknowledging the…...
Closing the Rikers Island 311 "Black Hole
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (644+ words) Manhattan City Councilmember Gale Brewer is drafting legislation to force public tracking of complaints from Rikers Island made through the city's 311 system, aiming to bring transparency and accountability to a largely opaque process. The proposal follows reporting by THE CITY…...
Charter Review Committee: Clear Direction on Library Board Changes, At Sea on Elected Police Chief Authority
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (450+ words) Power To Your Voice At its March 18, 2026 meeting, the current Santa Clara charter review committee moved closer to presenting its recommendations to the city council. The subcommittee reports were largely about "discussing" or "refining" with little detail on specifics about…...
Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the boys next door at San Quentin
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (441+ words) Surprise: California First Lady Jennifer Siebel Newsom is just as out of touch as her husband. In what appears to be a years-old video clip making viral rounds on X this week, Siebel Newsom recalls sharing a moment with young…...
Ayotte, law enforcement say bail reform law changes taking hold
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (514+ words) Rain and snow showers mixed for the afternoon. High 43 F. Winds ESE at less than 5 mph, becoming W and increasing to 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%. . Nashua Police Chief Kevin Rourke said the new bail reform law is helping keep more…...
Right On Crime Announces Agenda for the 90th Texas Legislature
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (176+ words) Austin, TX " Right On Crime, a national campaign of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, announced its policy agenda for the 90th Texas Legislature, focused on strengthening public safety, increasing accountability, and restoring trust in the justice system. Requires prosecutors to submit…...
Can a stronger police force be properly controlled?
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (109+ words) Acting Commissioner General Yoo Jae-sung delivers a welcome address at the 2026 Korea-U. S. Joint International Symposium on Counter-Terrorism at the Inspire Resort in Jung District, Incheon, on April 6. [NEWS1] The National Police Agency headquarters in Seodaemun District, Seoul [YONHAP] Is Trump's dream…...