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Fewer shootings, but more murders in Chicago as top cop calls for more gun laws

by Brian Seay

Chicago's top cop says CPD has recovered 5,000 firearms this year, but called for more gun laws to help drive down the city’s persistent gun violence.

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Hickenlooper signs bill limiting civil asset forfeiture in Colorado

by Brian Seay

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill Friday that changes how law enforcement officials can seize assets when teaming up with federal authorities.

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Lieutenant may have used online forum to sell dozens of ‘off-roster’ guns

by Brian Seay

The feds seized 57 guns from Lt. Vasken Gourdikian’s home, many of them ‘off-roster.' Now, newly discovered gun ads may link him to illegal sales.

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DOJ to review Memphis police after announcing it wouldn’t

by Brian Seay

There was a mix-up between the Department of Justice and the city of Memphis Friday about whether the federal agency would continue a review of the city’s police department.

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