Last November, a southern Chinese court handed a death sentence to a 62-year-old man, Fan Weiqiu, who killed 35 people by driving into a crowd. The court revealed that Fan was driven by anger over his divorce settlement. The attack took place at a sports center where people were exercising. The cour
Imagine you're driving and suddenly, your phone pings. Not a text, but a warning that an emergency vehicle is nearby. That's the magic of the new "HASS Alert" system the Irmo Fire Department is rolling out. This tiny tech sends alerts to popular apps like Apple Maps and Waze. What's the big deal? It
Meet Ron Bernal, Antioch’s new mayor. He’s stepping into the role with a clear vision to bring the city together and tackle some tough challenges. Antioch, with its diverse community of around 115, 000 people, has seen its fair share of division. Bernal believes that healing those rifts is crucial f
Irvine's police department has recently opened a new "Real-Time Crime Center" (RTCC) that's giving officers a big boost in fighting crime. This new tech hub lets them access over 1, 000 live cameras around the city. That includes cameras at intersections, schools, and even a system that reads licens
Imagine you're a police officer in Philadelphia. You often encounter individuals struggling with drug use. Instead of arresting them for minor crimes, you can send them to supportive services through a program called pre-booking diversion. We talked to 204 cops to get their take on this program. Mo
Have you ever wondered about needing to show your ID just to use a public restroom? Some folks believe this could be a way to keep transgender women out of women's restrooms. But who would be doing these checks, and would they be fair? Plus, what about men who might feel uneasy? This idea could crea
Hey folks, the Eau Claire City-County Health Department is on a mission to track down a dog that gave a teen girl a bite on December 3 at 3 p. m. The incident took place on W. Moholt Drive in Eau Claire. The dog's walker was spotted as an older woman dressed cozily in a jacket and hat. The dog itsel
Last week, Mayor Adams appointed Jessica Tisch as the latest NYPD commissioner, shaking up the city's law enforcement. Tisch, known for her data-driven approach, faces a steep challenge. Crime rates have dropped slightly this year, but they're still way up from 2019, before a wave of criminal-justic
The recent presidential election has sparked debate about the future of criminal justice reform. Some say voters have rejected these changes, pointing to defeats like Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón's loss. But this isn't the full story. Across the U. S. , many prosecutors are still push
For years, Sunnyvale has been known as a safe city with lots of high-tech companies and wealthy areas. But recently, there's been a spike in crimes, and the local police union wants the city to be more open about it. Violent crimes went up by 15. 6% from 2022 to 2023, and a whopping 59% in the last
