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Mississippi attorney general won't seek a new trial for officer in fatal shooting of Black motorist

Mississippi attorney general won't seek a new trial for officer in fatal shooting of Black motorist

Mississippi’s attorney general said she will not retry a police officer after jurors failed to reach a verdict on a manslaughter charge stemming from the fatal shooting of a Black motorist

Tyson Fresh Meats Relinquishes Naming Rights to Tyson Events Center Effective October 1

Tyson Fresh Meats Relinquishes Naming Rights to Tyson Events Center Effective October 1

Tyson Fresh Meats Relinquishes Naming Rights to Tyson Events Center Effective October 1

Flock cameras are creepy. They might still be worth it.

Flock cameras are creepy. They might still be worth it.

We probably shouldn’t de-Flock the police.

Sioux City Council Recommends SkyWest for Sioux Gateway Airport Contract

Sioux City Council Recommends SkyWest for Sioux Gateway Airport Contract

The Sioux City City Council has recommended SkyWest Airlines for a contract at Sioux Gateway Airport. This recommendation is a crucial step in securing continued airline service for the airport. The decision was made after evaluating proposals from various carriers, with SkyWest being identified as the preferred choice. This move aims to ensure reliable air travel options for the residents of Sioux City and the surrounding region, maintaining connectivity to larger hubs. The council's recommendation signifies their confidence in SkyWest's ability to provide essential air service.

Cincinnati Enquirer

To stop gun thefts, Cincinnati to require cameras in parking lots

To stop gun thefts, Cincinnati to require cameras in parking lots

Most stolen guns are taken from cars. That's why Cincinnati City Council wants to require more cameras in parking lots.

Las Cruces Police Department Launches Transparency Portal for Flock Safety Cameras

Las Cruces Police Department Launches Transparency Portal for Flock Safety Cameras

The Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD) has introduced an online transparency portal detailing its use of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras. This new portal aims to provide the public with information regarding the technology, its applications, and privacy considerations. It includes a video addressing common questions and concerns about the cameras. The portal specifies that LCPD retains Flock camera data for 30 days, after which it is automatically deleted from the system. Furthermore, it outlines what the cameras are capable and incapable of detecting, along with the department's acceptable-use policy, including prohibited uses. The portal is accessible via LCPD’s Transparency Page, and the accompanying video is available on LCPD’s Facebook page and the City of Las Cruces YouTube channel.

INTERPOL Red Notices: Understanding Global Law Enforcement Alerts and Extradition Processes

INTERPOL Red Notices: Understanding Global Law Enforcement Alerts and Extradition Processes

An INTERPOL Red Notice is a global law enforcement alert issued at the request of a member country to locate and provisionally arrest an individual pending extradition or similar legal proceedings. While often described as an 'international arrest warrant,' this characterization is inaccurate; a Red Notice is not a warrant and does not automatically authorize arrest in most jurisdictions. Its core purpose is to identify and help locate wanted individuals, notify police authorities across INTERPOL’s 195 member countries, and request provisional arrest. Each country independently decides how to act upon a Red Notice under its own domestic legal system. Some jurisdictions may consider it sufficient for detention, while others require a separate judicial arrest warrant. INTERPOL conducts an internal review for compliance with its legal framework, including Article 3 of its Constitution, which prohibits involvement in political, military, religious, or racial matters. However, this review is administrative, not...

Prosecutors won't see to retry former officer who fatally shot a Black motorist in Mississippi

Prosecutors won't see to retry former officer who fatally shot a Black motorist in Mississippi

Mississippi’s attorney general said she will not retry a former police officer after jurors failed to reach a verdict on a manslaughter charge stemming from the fatal shooting of a Black motorist

Asheville Citizen-Times

DA clears Asheville officers in fatal shooting outside Shakey's bar

DA clears Asheville officers in fatal shooting outside Shakey's bar

District Attorney Todd Williams cleared an Asheville officer who shot and killed an armed man outside a dive bar.

EEOC Sues Continental Inn for Pregnancy Discrimination and Retaliation in Oklahoma

EEOC Sues Continental Inn for Pregnancy Discrimination and Retaliation in Oklahoma

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Continental Inn, a hotel group operating in Oklahoma and Texas, including entities Continental Inn III, LLC, Continental Inn, LLC, and Continental Blackwell II, LLC. The lawsuit, EEOC v. Continental Inn III, et al., Case No. 5:26-cv-02667-J, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. The EEOC alleges that Continental Inn violated federal law by harassing, demoting, and ultimately firing a pregnant employee at its Blackwell, Oklahoma, hotel. According to the EEOC, after the employee disclosed her pregnancy, a corporate manager subjected her to daily harassment based on "unfounded and sexist stereotypes." She was then demoted, and when she complained about the discrimination in June 2024, she was fired three days later. This conduct is alleged to violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (PDA), which prohibits discrimination based ...

Texas Rangers' Investigation of Prairieland Shooting Under Scrutiny Over Undocumented Evidence

Texas Rangers' Investigation of Prairieland Shooting Under Scrutiny Over Undocumented Evidence

During the Prairieland trial, where activist Benjamin Song was convicted of attempted murder, evidence emerged suggesting that the Texas Rangers, an elite unit within the state’s Department of Public Safety, failed to adequately document crucial evidence. Specifically, bullet strikes on the concrete surface at the scene of the shooting were only revealed during the second week of the trial. Texas Ranger Billy James Hill Jr., who was responsible for photographing the scene, admitted under cross-examination to finding 'recent looking defects in the concrete surface' but stated that taking photos of these bullet strikes 'wasn’t part of my responsibility.' This omission became a point of contention for the defense, which argued that the bullet ricocheted, suggesting Song did not intend to directly shoot the officer. Multiple agencies, including the Alvarado Police Department, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Homeland Security, ATF, and FBI, were present at the scene.

Durham's Unarmed 911 Response Program Expands, Reshaping Public Safety

Durham's Unarmed 911 Response Program Expands, Reshaping Public Safety

Durham, North Carolina, is at the forefront of a growing national trend where unarmed community response teams are handling 911 calls that traditionally would have been addressed by police. The city's 'Durham Heart' program, led by Ryan Smith, Director of Durham's Community Safety Department, has been operational for four years and has responded to over 25,000 911 calls. This initiative emerged in the wake of the 2020 police killing of George Floyd, prompting dozens of U.S. cities to re-evaluate their emergency response protocols. Initially, in 2020, only six U.S. cities utilized mental health workers instead of police for certain 911 calls; now, nearly 100 cities have adopted similar alternative response programs. The Durham Heart team, equipped with resources like snacks, water, and hygiene kits, addresses calls such as trespassing, panhandling, and intoxication, which rarely escalate to violence. A study by the Research Triangle Institute found that Durham's program leads to fewer arrests and is general...