A police chief in Chula Vista, who has been in charge since 2016, is now fighting back against the city. She was put on leave at the end of January and says she has been treated unfairly by city leaders. Her lawyer filed two formal complaints last week. One says the city’s manager and three counc
A former police chief in Alabama is in hot water for a clever scam involving COVID-19 relief funds. Samuel Cornelius Green, the ex-chief of Brundidge, admitted to tricking the government into giving him money he didn't deserve. He and his accomplice, Schemillia Levera Fenn, both admitted to wire fra
Cincinnati's Police Chief, Teresa Theetge, has recently hired a lawyer. This move comes as rumors swirl about her possible replacement. The lawyer, Steve Imm, confirmed he's representing Theetge but couldn't share more details. Imm is also involved in a lawsuit by the former Fire Chief against the c
The murder of George Floyd in 2020 shook the United States. It brought policing into the spotlight. But what do the people at the top think? Police chiefs have a big say in how we see crime and safety. They also shape the rules and budgets for their officers. So, it's important to know how they view
Fentanyl test strips are a big deal in the fight against opioid overdoses. These cheap, easy-to-use tools can spot fentanyl and its cousins in drugs. They're part of a broader effort to reduce harm, alongside things like naloxone kits. But what do the folks in charge of keeping the peace think about
The new police chief in Dallas has a tough job ahead. Daniel Comeaux is stepping into a role where he needs to change how people see safety in the city. Crime stats show progress, but feelings on the ground tell a different story. Crime numbers have been dropping for the past few years. By
A former police chief has escaped from prison. Prison officials in Arkansas announced that Grant Hardin, who used to be the police chief in Gateway, Benton County, has fled from the North Central Unit prison in Calico Rock. This news came out on Sunday. Hardin was locked up for a very long time. He
The late-night call from a community activist changed everything for Medaria Arradondo. The video he was directed to watch showed a white officer kneeling on a Black man, George Floyd, who was struggling to breathe. Arradondo, then the police chief of Minneapolis, was shocked by what he saw. This mo
