Another Use for Drones: Investigating Car Wrecks
Law enforcement agencies are finding it is quicker and safer to do scene investigations with drones.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Publication of Plans for 3D-Printed Guns
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | “Little Alan’s Law” takes effect in Minn. … reverting to typewriters in Alaska … and accelerating planning for a future Los Angeles transit line.
Federal Judge: Albuquerque’s Civil Forfeiture Practices Are Unconstitutional
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Hand-foot-and-mouth disease in Iowa … Minneapolis mayor wants you to eat less meat … and PFAS contamination in Michigan drinking water.
State Attorneys General Switch Focus to Disaster Preparation and Response
“It runs part and parcel with having the state have more control and more responsibility in implementing effective response,” said Louisiana AG Jeff Landry of his new National Association of Attorneys General initiative.
Some States Step In to Fill Federal Void on Police Consent Decrees
In Chicago, officials take a different path to implement law enforcement reforms.
States Try to Silence Robocalls, But They’re Worse Than Ever
While some states are looking at stronger penalties and other measures, officials acknowledge curbing robocalls is a very difficult task.
Marijuana Bills Increasingly Focus on Social Justice
When advocates now seek marijuana legalization, they also are focusing on investment in poor communities and fixing longstanding criminal justice problems.
Louisiana No Longer Leads Nation in Imprisonment Rate
COMMENTARY | New data show impact of 2017 criminal justice reforms.
Police Are Changing Lineups to Avoid False IDs
Several state legislatures are moving toward mandated changes in how police conduct photo line-ups.
Local Courts Scramble to Deal With Juror No-Shows
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Ohio governor vs. agribusiness … London Breed’s first day as San Francisco mayor … good news for parched Arizona … and Idaho’s 8,000-pound exemption.
Driving Without a Smartphone
A new law in Georgia discourages drivers from even touching a screen. Whether or not it improves safety, it could help break people’s phone habits.
DOJ Forges Ahead With Immigration Enforcement Grant Requirements
Despite ongoing court battles, the department last week announced new conditions for state and local grant applicants.
Pennsylvania Law Will Automatically Seal Some Criminal Records
Gov. Tom Wolf signed the "clean slate" legislation on Thursday. Other states are eying similar bills.
Facial Recognition Company CEO: The Tech Is Too Volatile to Give to Law Enforcement
"Software is only as smart as the information it’s fed," according to Brian Brackeen, CEO of Kairos.
The Normalization of Gun Violence in Poor Communities
A company that uses sensors to recognize the sound of gunshots could help solve the epidemic.
Even If the Robocalls Keep Coming, You Should Still 'File Complaints Everywhere'
Here’s a daunting number for regulators and law enforcement: There were 4.1 billion of the unwanted phone calls nationwide just last month alone.
State AGs Try to Tackle a Difficult Subject: Elder Abuse
Beyond physical abuse and neglect, vulnerable senior citizens also face financial exploitation from their caregivers.
Houston Officials May Try to Foil Trump Plans for ‘Tender Age’ Shelter
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | D.C. voters approve measure to eliminate tipped minimum wage … Del. blood emergency … and a Calif. mayor ends up with 5,000 purple water bottles.
Supreme Court to Consider Case on State Seizure of Property
Constitutional limits on local and state criminal fines, as well as "civil asset forfeiture" policies, are the focus of Timbs v. Indiana.
Apple's New OS Will Automatically Share Your Location During 911 Calls
First responders will be able to find callers faster.
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