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The bill proposed banning all geofence warrants; Law enforcement officials said passing the bill would hinder their ability to investigate crimes
The law would have made it illegal to knowingly film police officers 8 feet or closer if the officer tells the person to stop
First responders in Kansas hope the Missouri bill will encourage their own legislators to pass a similar PTSD benefits bill
“This type of institutional failure will not be tolerated,” said Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer
The NYPD is investigating videos appearing to show officer misconduct during protests and riots
An independent autopsy at the request of George Floyd’s family found no evidence of heart disease and concluded he had been healthy
Vice President Mike Pence said a majority of states have not yet sent money to cities and counties, some of which have had to furlough staff as tax revenue dropped sharply
Ninety-nine years ago today, a thriving African American community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was burned to the ground by white mobs, and then wiped off the face of history
Despite pleas from city leaders across the region, the state’s most populous county will not be reimposing a local health order with restrictions
The Labor Department reports that the 2.6% jump in April food prices was the largest monthly increase in 46 years
While being outdoors is generally safer, shouting in close proximity to others is still a risky activity while the pandemic continues
Camden County Police Chief Joe Wysocki joined the front line of a march in Camden
“Her passion, her empathy and her strong and steady leadership are shining through during this difficult moment, and the city of Atlanta is lucky to have her leading the way”