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The hidden cost of the ‘less lethal’ law enforcement tool
by Brian SeayMore than 1,000 people have died following incidents where police stunned them with Tasers nationwide since the early 2000’s.
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President Trump’s joke about roughing up thugs draws mixed reactions
by Brian SeayIn a joke Friday, President Donald Trump told officers during a speech not to “be too nice” to thugs - drawing mixed reactions from police and other groups.
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DOJ budget highlights ‘law and order’ priorities, but cuts funding and personnel
by Brian SeayA 2018 budget proposal includes about a billion dollars in cuts to the DOJ, but directs hundreds of millions to crime reduction and immigration enforcement.
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ICE announces more than 1,000 gang arrests in 6 week nationwide sting
by Brian SeayMore than 200 firearms were seized, as were hundreds of pounds of drugs and nearly half a million dollars in the biggest gang operation to date.
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Chicago officer who shot black teen 16 times faces 16 new counts
by Brian SeayProsecutors on Thursday added 16 additional counts to a Chicago cop’s murder charges, one for each bullet he fired at a black teenager in 2014.
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Several false shooting reports as mall melees erupt nationwide
by Brian SeayAt least eight shopping malls nationwide saw skirmishes Monday, with several malls evacuating patrons or closing early amid false gun reports.
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