Category: Police & Politics
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New Agreement with N.Y. Correction Officers Ends 11-Day Strike
New York’s Department of Corrections and the union representing correction officers agreed to terms on several issues to address the officers’ safety and workplace concerns. By Robert Harding Source The Citizen, Auburn, N.Y. An agreement has been reached to end the 11-day New York correction officer strike — if workers follow a judge’s temporary restraining order and…
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Boston’s Top Cop: Federal Aid Shouldn’t Be ‘Undone’ over Sanctuary Status
Touting Boston as among the “safest major cities in the country,” Police Commissioner Michael Cox says he’s optimistic that his agency will keep receiving federal aid, despite the city’s sanctuary status. By Lance Reynolds Source Boston Herald Despite the Department of Justice’s freeze on funding to sanctuary cities, Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox says he doesn’t know…
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Ore. Supreme Court Ruling Revitalizes Civil Forfeiture as Police Tool
An Oregon Supreme Court order reverses a 2023 state appellate court decision concerning civil forfeiture, which proponents say is an effective way to disrupt drug traffickers and seize ill-gotten gains. Credit: Oregonlive.com ~ Zane Sparling Yamhill County is marching toward confiscation of a local woman’s home because she was caught dealing meth out of it — following a recent victory…
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Riverside County Sheriff Expected to Run for California Governor
Sheriff Chad Bianco is expected to make an official announcement on his coming run Monday. Current Gov. Gavin Newsom cannot run again. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is planning to run for governor of the state of California in 2026, a source with the campaign confirmed to CBS News Los Angeles Wednesday. Bianco is expected to make…
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Poll Shows Pa. Voters Want Armed Security Officers in Schools
A newly released poll found 69% of Pennsylvania voters favor requiring school districts to put an armed officer in every school, with 73% of voters believing it would make schools safer. By Jan Murphy Source pennlive.com Placing an armed security officer in every public school enjoys support from a strong majority of Pennsylvanians, according to a new…
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Police union demands firing of anti-cop Interior spokesman
by Paul Bedard, Washington Secrets Columnist The police union that represents the U.S. Park Police today called on the Interior secretary to dump her chief spokesman for his online posting of anti-law enforcement rage. The Fraternal Order of Police said in a letter provided to Secrets that Interior Secretary Deb Haaland must demand the resignation of Tyler…
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NYPD Prepares for Mass Protests in Wake of War in Israel
NYPD officers patrol a neighborhood in Brooklyn with a large Orthodox Jewish community Thursday.
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Human Testimony at Question
Editorial Director and retired Lt. Frank Borelli comments on a Maryland Supreme Court case that could have far-reaching implications for law enforcement. Source officer.com News Just like I do most mornings, I scrolled through the news particular to law enforcement to see what might need attention – or what I can learn from. This morning…
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Lawsuit settlement: Portland PD can no longer use distraction devices for crowd control
PD must abide by a 14-month injunction that requires LEOs to restrict their use of tear gas, less-lethal munitions, pepper spray and long-range acoustic devices By Maxine Bernstein oregonlive.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC PORTLAND, Ore. — The city of Portland will pay $250,000 to settle a federal lawsuit by the nonprofit Don’t Shoot Portland that challenged the force…
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Penn. Might be Close to Giving Police Radar for Speed Enforcement
Supporters of a bill that would allow local police to use radar guns to enforce speed limits are encouraging Pennsylvania residents to contact lawmakers to vote and pass the legislation. By Jan Murphy Source pennlive.com Municipal police are the closest they have ever been to gaining the authority to use radar guns to enforce speed limits. With…