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Border Patrol detains 9 year old U.S. citizen for 36 hours after falsely accusing her of lying about her identity
In San Diego, the United States Border Patrol grabbed a girl who is 9 and a U.S. citizen and on her way to school, accused her of lying about her identity, then detained her for 36 hours. It's hard to imagine this sort of thing routinely happening under Trump's white supremacist presidency to families who look differently. Say, blonde and white and wealthy.
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How Forensic Genealogy Is Cracking Decades-Old Cold Cases
Forensic genealogists are using DNA databases to solve cold cases faster than anyone could have imagined. But how will their techniques hold up in court?
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FYI: Yeah, the cops can force your finger onto a suspect's iPhone to see if it unlocks, says judge
Unsealed warrant in Massachusetts adds to growing privacy debate
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The NYPD uses altered images in its facial recognition system, new documents show
In one case, a photo of the actor Woody Harrelson was used to locate a suspect.
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Hong Kong police ‘threatened and humiliated’ in backlash to force’s response to protests
Officers and their families abused and humiliated in what union boss calls ‘quest for revenge’ from ‘rioters.’ By Denise Tsang.
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Arizona police officer who shot unarmed man briefly rehired in order to receive pension
Local media reports former police officer Philip Brailsford signed an agreement that allowed him to be temporarily rehired to allow him to apply for an accidental disability pension and medical retirement.
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Cop Claims His Shooting Of An Unarmed Man Gave Him PTSD, Walks Off With A Medical Pension
Very few law enforcement agencies take accountability seriously. Even when officers are held responsible for wrongdoing, their employers find ways to soften the blow. Powerful police unions make the situation worse. The gap between officers and...
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Five police officers face disciplinary action over Stormy Daniels arrest
Investigations says strip club arrest failed ‘conduct policy’, but finds no political motive
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Moving the Encryption Policy Conversation Forward
Strong data encryption thwarts criminals and preserves privacy. At the same time, it complicates law enforcement investigations. A Carnegie working group looks to move the debate forward.
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DEA to pay $4.1 million to student forgotten in holding cell for 5 days
A college student mistakenly left in a Drug Enforcement Administration interrogation room for five days will receive $4.1 million from the government in a settlement in advance of a lawsuit.
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Man Posts Photo of Wife's Body on Facebook: Cops
South Miami Police are investigating after a man showed up at a police station and said he shot and killed his wife Thursday. Police said they discovered the woman inside a townhouse after 31-year-old...
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Shocking - Officer Caught on Camera Attacking Man Who Asked for Help
An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer who was named Officer of the Year back in May is under investigation for excessive use of force after surveillance footage surfaced showing him attacking a man who called for police assistance following a suspected burglary.The victim, 60-year-old Maryland businessman Brian Hudkins, was in town last September to attend a home theater trade show he co-founded, and was booked to stay at the local JW Marriot.
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LeBron concert escort violated policy
The Miami-Dade Police Department says its officers violated policy by providing a police escort to Miami Heat star LeBron James through heavy traffic at last Friday's Justin Timberlake/Jay-Z concert.
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Teacher who lost job after being innocently caught in police sting sues for $15M
Fermina Pena's trouble started in April when her co-worker, Sabina Deleon, met with undercover cops, according to court papers, and agreed to buy a “stolen” iPad mini for $100.
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Yatim family 'relieved' officer facing charge in death
The family of Sammy Yatim expressed relief today that a Toronto police officer is facing a charge of second-degree murder, following the fatal shooting of the 18-year-old on a streetcar last month.
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Police Tazer A Man Off Roof & Choke Him Killing Him
A 44-year-old man climbed onto the roof of his apartment and began acting strangely.
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'Sovereign citizens' planned to execute Las Vegas cops
An undercover police operation stopped a plot by members of an anti-government movement to kidnap and execute police officers, Las Vegas police said Thursday.
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Jail recorded nude women after arrests
Police are accused of recording DUI suspects in a jail bathroom with surveillance cameras. KIRO has more.
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The NYPD Division of Un-American Activities
After 9/11, the NYPD built in effect its own CIA—and its Demographics Unit delved deeper into the lives of citizens than did the NSA.
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Will Robots Replace Rent-a-Cops?
Has a fear of robotics ever kept anyone from robbing banks? I'm not talking about the surveillance systems, laser-armed tripwires, noisy alarms, or automated locks on the doors. I'm talking about actual robots—an evolution of the ROOMBA Vacuum cleaner, but with legs, not cute, and definitely not something you want to rob.