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Man dead in National Guard Memphis shooting was shot in back, autopsy shows

Man dead in National Guard Memphis shooting was shot in back, autopsy shows

Tyrin Johnson, 20, was fatally shot on July 5 during a foot chase in downtown Memphis, officials said.

Weehawken Police Department Welcomes New Female Officer Ashley Chirino

Weehawken Police Department Welcomes New Female Officer Ashley Chirino

The Weehawken Police Department has sworn in a new female police officer, SLEO II Ashley Chirino. The oath of office was administered on August 25th, with Weehawken Mayor Richard Turner, the Township Council, and the Police Department in attendance. Officer Chirino completed 23 weeks of training at the Hudson County Public Safety Training Center before her graduation and subsequent swearing-in. This addition marks a new chapter for the department as it expands its ranks.

The Columbus Dispatch

Ginther adds Flock safeguards as council weighs ending Columbus program

Ginther adds Flock safeguards as council weighs ending Columbus program

Days after a majority of city council members said they’d support ending Flock in Columbus, Mayor Ginther has announced some changes to Flock.

What we know about Trump's deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela

What we know about Trump's deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela

There's a lot that's not immediately clear about President Donald Trump's deal giving the United States a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves

Governor Abbott Halts State Funding for AI-Powered Flock Cameras Amid Privacy Concerns

Governor Abbott Halts State Funding for AI-Powered Flock Cameras Amid Privacy Concerns

Governor Greg Abbott has issued an order to all Texas state agencies to cease funding for Flock cameras, which are AI-powered surveillance devices. This decision comes as scrutiny over these cameras has intensified due to growing privacy concerns. The order was announced as The Texas Tribune was preparing to publish an investigation revealing that a state agency had allocated at least $30 million to expand the state's Flock surveillance network through grants to local police departments. Abbott's spokesman confirmed that while most funding for these cameras comes from the federal government, any state agency funds are now explicitly prohibited from being used for Flock cameras. This move follows increasing reports of misuse and privacy concerns, with several cities and counties in Texas already canceling their contracts with Flock Safety. Republican U.S. Rep. Keith Self had previously proposed legislation in July to require federal agencies to obtain warrants before accessing Flock camera data, citing the ...

Texas Governor Abbott Halts State Funding for Flock Surveillance Cameras Amid Privacy Concerns

Texas Governor Abbott Halts State Funding for Flock Surveillance Cameras Amid Privacy Concerns

Governor Greg Abbott has issued an order to all state agencies to cease funding for Flock Safety surveillance cameras. This directive comes amidst growing scrutiny over the AI-powered devices, which have raised significant privacy concerns among residents and lawmakers. The order was issued as an investigation was being prepared to detail how a state agency had allocated at least $30 million to expand the state's Flock surveillance network through grants to local police departments. Abbott's spokesman confirmed that state agencies are now clarifying that these funds cannot be used for Flock cameras. The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority, largely appointed by Governor Abbott, has facilitated the installation of at least 3,200 Flock cameras since 2023, with nearly 1,200 being installed by the Department of Public Safety under a $15.9 million contract. These grants originated from a 2023 law intended to combat catalytic converter theft, with no prior discussion of using the funds for surveillance techn...

Grand Rapids Police Department Implements New Oversight Rules for License Plate Reader Cameras

Grand Rapids Police Department Implements New Oversight Rules for License Plate Reader Cameras

The city of Grand Rapids has announced new administrative rules governing the use of automated license plate reader cameras by the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD). Grand Rapids City Manager Mark Washington issued an administrative order that places the GRPD's license plate readers under the city's surveillance policy. This new order mandates that any future acquisition, renewal, or expansion of the license plate reader system must undergo review by the Public Safety Committee and receive approval from the City Commission. Additionally, the order requires the creation of an annual report detailing the technology's usage. These changes are a direct response to concerns raised by residents and discussions held during a recent Public Safety Committee meeting, where representatives from the GRPD and Flock, the system's provider, presented information on its operation. The GRPD has been utilizing 31 license plate reader cameras since 2012, primarily to assist in solving thefts, violent crimes, and locating...

Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Dan Ryan Expressway Hit-and-Run, Lanes Closed for Investigation

Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Dan Ryan Expressway Hit-and-Run, Lanes Closed for Investigation

Early Friday morning, inbound lanes on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago were closed for several hours following a fatal hit-and-run incident. At approximately 2:39 a.m., a pedestrian was standing outside their vehicle on the shoulder of I-94 in the northbound lanes near 47th Street when they were struck by another vehicle. The driver of the striking vehicle subsequently fled the scene. The pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. Illinois State Police troopers and detectives were on the scene investigating, with photos and video showing a red SUV involved in the investigation. All northbound local lanes of I-94 were shut down as part of the investigation and reopened just before 6 a.m.

Two Men Charged in Serial Theft Scheme Targeting Miami-Dade Home Depot Stores

Two Men Charged in Serial Theft Scheme Targeting Miami-Dade Home Depot Stores

Two Men Charged in Serial Theft Scheme Targeting Miami-Dade Home Depot Stores

She was a pain specialist to top athletes. Her opioid prescribing alarmed the DEA

She was a pain specialist to top athletes. Her opioid prescribing alarmed the DEA

Joan Rubinger overcame a catastrophic biking accident that left her paralyzed to become an influential pain-relief specialist helping top-tier athletes get back on the field after acute and chronic injuries

Palm Springs Desert Sun

Why do pedestrians keep getting killed in the Coachella Valley?

Why do pedestrians keep getting killed in the Coachella Valley?

Dozens of people have been hit by vehicles and killed while walking in the Coachella Valley in recent years. Why does it happen and what's being done?

Driver Dies After Crashing Pickup Truck into Miami Springs Storefront

Driver Dies After Crashing Pickup Truck into Miami Springs Storefront

A driver died early Wednesday morning after his pickup truck crashed into a storefront in Miami Springs, Florida. The incident occurred just before 2:30 a.m. in the vicinity of Northwest 36th Street and Lee Drive. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Miami Springs police officers responded to the scene and found that the driver, identified as Reginald Devon Faulks, 47, was traveling west on Northwest 36th Street when his vehicle veered onto the right shoulder, entered the sidewalk, and collided with a business storefront. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported Faulks to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center, where he was pronounced dead. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Bureau has taken over the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.