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A judge pointed out that the city failed to provide any evidence demonstrating that the officer’s off-duty cannabis use had an impact on her job performance
Under the legislation, names, photos and alleged offenses of juveniles can be distributed by law enforcement agencies while a suspect is at large
A 2019 state law banned PDs from justifying shootings with reasonableness; now, they must prove their actions were “necessary” for self-defense or defending others
“What you stand for is incredibly important, and I appreciate it,” said Durham, N.C., Mayor Steve Schewel after having an “honest conversation” with protesters in front of his home
The reforms apply to local and state law enforcement officers with the exception of tribal governments
Atlanta would not be the first Georgia locality to mandate face coverings despite the governor’s desire to keep them voluntary
Five states and the District of Columbia allege the department unlawfully interpreted the CARES Act to divert funding from low-income public schools to private ones regardless of need
Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee have also reported coronavirus outbreaks at summer camps
Economic researchers estimate 19 million to 23 million Americans are at risk for eviction by the end of September
“I think it’s just a perfect storm of distress in America,” said Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms
According to court documents filed Sunday, Taylor was caught up in a plot to speed up the city’s “Vision Russell” redevelopment initiative
Area leaders are concerned that County Mayor Carlos Gimenez is making impulsive decisions without proper communication or collaboration
Those who do not comply and share what they know will face fines of $2,000 a day