Oregon has a powerful tool to fight gun violence, but not everyone is using it. In 2017, the state passed a law that lets police or family members ask a court to temporarily stop someone from accessing guns if they're a danger to themselves or others. This is called an extreme risk protection order,
There's a big problem with how we track crime data in the U. S. Right now, we don't know enough about the immigration status of people who commit crimes. This lack of information makes it hard to understand the full picture of crime involving immigrants. A senator from Indiana, Jim Banks, is pushin
In the U. S. , fake stuff is everywhere. From fake medicine to unsafe electronics, these items are not just a problem for shoppers but also a big danger to public safety. The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) is stepping up to tackle this issue. They have given their stamp of approval to a sp
Houston's streets saw an unusual sight on a recent Saturday night. A team of 40 federal officers, driven by a new data-focused strategy, took to the rain-soaked streets. Their mission? To find and arrest criminal aliens in high-crime areas. The operation was led by Larry Adams, Acting Deputy Direct
Lake Bluff has embraced a new way to fight crime using cameras that scan license plates. This tech, brought in by Flock Group Inc. , is now a part of the village's police work. The system has eight cameras, with six already up and running at key spots around the village. Two more are on the way, and
Day 6 of the trial of Sean Grayson, charged with the murder of Sonya Massey, brought more witnesses and intense questioning. The defense and prosecution presented experts to discuss use-of-force policies and de-escalation tactics. The defense called Kevin R. Davis, a retired law enforcement officer
A man from Minnesota is in trouble after posting a threatening message on TikTok. He allegedly put a price on the head of Pam Bondi, who is a high-ranking official. The post had a picture of Bondi with a red dot on her forehead, like a target. It also said she was wanted, dead or alive, with a rewar
A Halloween party in North Carolina took a tragic turn when gunfire erupted, leaving two people dead and several others hurt. The incident happened early Saturday morning in a rural area near Maxton, a small town in Robeson County. Over 300 people were at the party, which ranged in age from young ki
A tragic accident unfolded on Virginia's I-264 highway. A young man lost his life while trying to escape from immigration enforcement. The incident happened near the Military Highway interchange in Norfolk. Authorities reported that the man, identified as Jose Castro-Rivera, was from Honduras. The
In a day filled with tension, Chicago saw a surge in violent incidents targeting federal agents during immigration enforcement operations. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that more people were arrested for attacking or obstructing officers than for immigration violations. This rai
