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fromsfist.com
22 hours ago

Saturday Links: Man Suspected of Killing Laney College Coach Ruled Incompetent to Stand Trial

Cedric Irving was ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial for the murder of Laney College football coach John Beam.
fromwww.cbc.ca
23 hours ago

SIU finds officer did not commit criminal offence in shooting of Welland, Ont., man | CBC News

The Special Investigations Unit stated that officers were on Second Street to preserve peace while municipal staff removed an illegally set up fence by Daniel Tronko, who fired multiple rounds at an officer.
Canada news
#nypd
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
New York City

Judge grants cop who killed Bronx man with cooler bail days after sentencing | amNewYork

fromGothamist
3 days ago
New York City

NYPD: Officers on modified duty after botched drug bust, violent arrest caught on video

Two NYPD officers are on modified duty after a botched drug bust led to excessive force against an innocent man.
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago
New York City

NYPD cops on modified duty for wild caught-on-video Brooklyn liquor store clash with suspect

NYPD officers were placed on modified duty after a violent arrest caught on camera in a Brooklyn liquor store.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Judge grants cop who killed Bronx man with cooler bail days after sentencing | amNewYork

Erik Duran, an NYPD officer, received bail after being sentenced for manslaughter in the death of Eric Duprey, with support from his union.
Brooklyn
from710 WOR
3 days ago

NYPD Detectives On Modified Duty After Brooklyn Incident | 710 WOR

Two NYPD detectives are under investigation for violently arresting an innocent man, leading to public outcry and calls for justice.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 days ago

NYPD: Officers on modified duty after botched drug bust, violent arrest caught on video

Two NYPD officers are on modified duty after a botched drug bust led to excessive force against an innocent man.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

NYPD cops on modified duty for wild caught-on-video Brooklyn liquor store clash with suspect

NYPD officers were placed on modified duty after a violent arrest caught on camera in a Brooklyn liquor store.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'Violent behaviour puts the fear of God in everyone': Judge hands down 960 hours of community service to Athlone feud attack group

A man was violently attacked with a wheel brace and other weapons in a pub-related feud in Athlone.
#alameda-county
Law
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

A cheat sheet for Berkeleyside's Alameda County district attorney candidates forum

Alameda County voters face a critical decision for district attorney with candidates offering differing approaches and priorities.
Law
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

A cheat sheet for Berkeleyside's Alameda County district attorney candidates forum

Alameda County voters face a critical decision for district attorney with candidates offering differing approaches and priorities.
#santa-clara-county
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Op-ed: Public safety and fairness are not expendable budget items - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts in Santa Clara County threaten the effectiveness of the District Attorney's and Public Defender's Offices, impacting public safety and legal representation.
Law
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

DA sued for paying prosecutor not to work

A lawsuit claims Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen wastes taxpayer money by paying a prosecutor to stay home amid budget cuts.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Santa Clara County sheriff reports drop in use of force cases - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office reports a year-over-year decline in use of force incidents, with 603 reported in 2025.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

North Andover police chief granted paid administrative leave after no confidence vote

More than 90 percent of the members of both the North Andover Patrol Officers Union and the Sergeants Union called for 'the immediate removal' of Gray last week, citing 'low morale and broken trust.'
Boston
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

No charges for federal agent who impersonated Plymouth town manager

A judge dismissed identity fraud charges against a Customs officer who impersonated a town manager to file a traffic complaint.
#ice
#san-mateo-county
SF parents
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Candidate for county school superintendent doesn't have the required credentials to run

Chelsea Bonini's candidacy for San Mateo County schools superintendent is contested due to her lacking the required administrative credential.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Former ally of ex-sheriff sues county over rumors

A former assistant has sued ex-San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus over alleged drug use and inappropriate conduct during her campaign.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Candidate for county school superintendent doesn't have the required credentials to run

Chelsea Bonini's candidacy for San Mateo County schools superintendent is contested due to her lacking the required administrative credential.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Former ally of ex-sheriff sues county over rumors

A former assistant has sued ex-San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus over alleged drug use and inappropriate conduct during her campaign.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Police responding to reports of shooting near Sepulveda Middle School

"We are currently gathering details on this incident," said school police spokesman Jorge Herrera. "We can confirm the shooting occurred off campus adjacent to Sepulveda Middle School."
Los Angeles
Washington DC
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

FBI searches Lancaster City Hall, homes of vice mayor and council member in corruption probe

FBI executed search warrants at Lancaster's vice mayor and council member's homes, City Hall, and a Bel Air property as part of a corruption probe.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Inside
4 days ago

San Jose Police Arrest Suspect for Four Assaults in Less than Two Months

David Martinez was arrested for multiple unprovoked assaults on citizens, including attacks on elderly men, and brandishing a machete.
NYC politics
fromwww.foxnews.com
6 days ago

Gubernatorial candidate vows to pardon cop convicted of manslaughter in death of fleeing suspect

Bruce Blakeman plans to pardon Sgt. Erik Duran, convicted of manslaughter for the death of a fleeing suspect, calling the sentence unjust.
#public-safety
fromHoodline
3 days ago
Brooklyn

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

Santa Clara County DA forewarns safety impacts from looming budget cuts

Cuts to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's office will reduce public safety and could lead to tangible, dire consequences including increased crime and harm.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 days ago

SFPD police chief and watchdog to be evaluated following Mission Local reporting

The San Francisco police commission will evaluate Chief Derrick Lew and Paul Henderson after nearly 10 years without reviews.
#police-misconduct
UK news
fromAol
1 month ago

Police officer sacked for faking remote working

A police sergeant was dismissed for deliberately weighing down her laptop keyboard with a picture frame to simulate work while working from home.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Lawsuit against L.A. County deputies involved in fight outside Santa Clarita bar dismissed

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging off-duty sheriff's deputies beat a man outside a Santa Clarita bar and conspired to cover up the incident.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say

A former police officer pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and harassment in a case involving an extramarital relationship.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

I-Team talks with homeless man at center of San Leandro police 'dumping' controversy

San Leandro police violently detained a homeless man, Shaquille Coleman, and dumped him seven miles away in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Saint John police chief accused of misconduct in Ontario, lawsuits reveal | CBC News

Heather Harmer accuses Saint John Police Chief Robert Bruce of misconduct related to her husband's suicide and seeks over $31M in damages.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Fired Sheriff files defamation claim against county

Christina Corpus claims her removal as San Mateo County Sheriff was due to a defamation campaign, not misconduct.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Riverside cop seemingly on dating app amid standoff sparks investigation

A Riverside County deputy was seen using a dating app during a standoff with a grand theft suspect, prompting an internal investigation.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

State Police Lt. who oversaw Karen Read investigation retires

Brian Tully, who oversaw the controversial Karen Read murder investigation, has retired from the Massachusetts State Police.
#policing
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Mindfulness

Two Minutes Could Change How Officers See People They Serve

Hypervigilance in police can harm personal relationships; Just-Like-Me meditation may enhance connection and prosocial behavior.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Embracing the Warrior-Guardian Paradox in Modern Policing

The warrior and guardian mindsets are complementary, essential for effective policing.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Two Minutes Could Change How Officers See People They Serve

Hypervigilance in police can harm personal relationships; Just-Like-Me meditation may enhance connection and prosocial behavior.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

State Police trooper accused of child abuse facing more charges

Michael Gagnon, of Plympton, was initially arrested in November arraigned on charges of domestic assault and battery and aggravated assault on a child under 14 years of age, Plympton police said at the time.
US news
Education
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

NYC Sheriff Supervisor Says Reassigned Over Background Checks

A senior investigator was removed for refusing to compromise on background checks for sheriff's academy recruits amid a hiring surge.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Peel police officer who shot man with knife 5 times in Mississauga last year cleared by SIU | CBC News

"There is no basis for proceeding with criminal charges in this case," wrote SIU director Joseph Martino in his decision. "The file is closed."
SF parents
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

New police chief likes being the good guy

Reifschneider said he tries to think about a moment when he helped someone, even if it's something mundane like pulling up behind a driver who ran out of gas. He's encouraged his fellow police officers to also reflect on a good deed.
Mission District
#law-enforcement
California
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Elite cop caught swiping on dating app during fatal standoff where Batman-like gadget deployed

A sheriff's deputy was filmed using a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect, prompting an internal investigation by the department.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Former Orange County sheriff's deputy had child sexual abuse images on his phone, prosecutors say

A former Orange County sheriff's deputy faces charges for possessing child sexual abuse material and misusing a police database for personal reasons.
California
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Elite cop caught swiping on dating app during fatal standoff where Batman-like gadget deployed

A sheriff's deputy was filmed using a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect, prompting an internal investigation by the department.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Former Orange County sheriff's deputy had child sexual abuse images on his phone, prosecutors say

A former Orange County sheriff's deputy faces charges for possessing child sexual abuse material and misusing a police database for personal reasons.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Mayor Bass has a new goal for the LAPD: Forget growing, just stop shrinking

Karen Bass aims to stop the decline of the Los Angeles Police Department amid budget constraints, shifting from plans for expansion to maintaining current personnel levels.
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

ICE Is Paying the Salaries of This Town's Entire Police Force

Emails from ICE to the police chief in Carroll reveal the financial incentives for joining the 287(g) program, including up to $7,500 for equipment for each officer and $100,000 for vehicle purchases.
Non-profit organizations
Mission District
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Binder steps down as police chief, Reifschneider will replace him

Palo Alto Police Chief Andrew Binder is stepping down, to be replaced by Assistant Chief James Reifschneider, pending City Council confirmation.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Law enforcement watchdogs get more teeth when seeking records after state court ruling

Civilian oversight bodies in California can now subpoena law enforcement records during whistleblower investigations, enhancing transparency.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

L.A. Sheriff investigates whether photos of 3 deputies killed by grenade were improperly shared

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating whether graphic crime scene photos of a grenade blast that killed three detectives were improperly shared internally.
Los Angeles
SF politics
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Hampden County Sheriff plans dozens of job cuts

Hampden County Sheriff's Department will cut 50 positions to save $4 million due to significant budget reductions.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

A grenade killed three L.A. deputies. The widow of one says Sheriff's department failed him

L.A. County Sheriff's deputies violated bomb protocols, leading to a deadly grenade blast that killed three deputies, including one without formal explosives training.
Law
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
Law
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Former Antioch Officer Who Bragged About Abuse of Power Gets 4 Years in Prison | KQED

Eric Rombough, a former Antioch police officer, received over four years in prison for corruption and excessive force, showing remorse and cooperating with authorities.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Sheriff names San Carlos' new police chief

I am truly honored to serve as the Chief of Police Services for the city of San Carlos, a community I've had the pleasure of serving throughout my career. It's a big job, but I'm confident that with the support of the city, the sheriff and the great people who work here, we're going to make positive strides in policing that reflect local values.
Mission District
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Sheriff asks federal agency to review L.A. County jail conditions after inmate deaths

Sheriff Robert Luna requested the National Institute of Corrections to review Los Angeles County jail conditions following ten inmate deaths in three months and a lawsuit over unsafe conditions.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Four of the five civilians who oversee the LAFD step down

The fire commissioners are appointed by the mayor and are supposed to provide civilian oversight for the Fire Department. But during critical discussions about the Palisades fire, the commissioners have largely been quiet. Addressing the LAFD's failure to fully extinguish the Lachman fire, which later reignited into the Palisades fire, Chief Jaime Moore conceded at a January board meeting that mop-up procedures needed to be strengthened.
Los Angeles
#police-oversight
History
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Inside the LAPD's most notorious shadow unit

Sgt. Willie Burns secretly recruited 18 LAPD officers in 1946 to form a covert Gangster Squad targeting organized-crime figures using Thompson submachine guns.
#police-accountability
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Law

In the wake of scandals, Antioch Police Department completes policy reforms demanded by DOJ

Antioch Police Department completed a comprehensive policy overhaul focused on accountability following a Department of Justice agreement addressing corruption, racism, and civil rights violations.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago
Law

In the wake of scandals, Antioch Police Department completes policy reforms demanded by DOJ

Antioch Police Department completed a comprehensive policy overhaul focused on accountability following a Department of Justice agreement addressing corruption, racism, and civil rights violations.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

In the wake of scandals, Antioch Police Department completes policy reforms demanded by DOJ

Antioch Police Department completed a comprehensive policy overhaul focused on accountability following a Department of Justice agreement addressing corruption, racism, and civil rights violations.
Law
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

In the wake of scandals, Antioch Police Department completes policy reforms demanded by DOJ

Antioch Police Department completed a comprehensive policy overhaul focused on accountability following a Department of Justice agreement addressing corruption, racism, and civil rights violations.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Police Federation criticises plans for mandatory licence to practise' for officers

Police officers will be required to hold and renew a licence to practise while pay, training, time and support must improve to achieve professional policing.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Council approves boost in LAPD hiring, despite budget concerns

Los Angeles approved hiring up to 410 LAPD officers this year, funded from the LAPD budget, amid budget crisis and prior council resistance.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Tense exchange between LAPD deputy chief and vocal police critic goes viral

As the Martin Luther King Jr. Kingdom Day Parade wound to an end in Leimert Park, activist Jason Reedy said he tried to "bird-dog" LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell over a recent increase in police shootings. One of the police department's most outspoken critics, Reedy, often confronts LAPD and city officials face to face in public forums. After jawing with members of McDonnell's security detail, Reedy got into a heated exchange with Alan Hamilton, a deputy chief who runs the detective bureau.
US news
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Jose: Police department realigns districts to streamline patrol response

San Jose will redraw patrol districts Nov. 8, reducing districts from 16 to 12 and assigning officers to whole districts to improve response.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

ICE agents who killed Alex Pretti placed on administrative leave

While paid administrative leave is standard for law enforcement officers who shoot someone throughout the country, Border Patrol boss Gregory Bovino previously said the agents who killed Pretti were still on the job, just transferred to a different location. However, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Wednesday the agents were on leave, while adding that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who fatally shot Renee Good earlier in the month had also been placed on leave.
US politics
California
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

New CA Law will Stop Sheriffs from Medically Examining Deaths in Their Own Jails

California's Assembly Bill 1108 requires independent medical examiners to investigate all custody deaths, eliminating sheriffs' conflict of interest in overseeing investigations into deaths occurring under their watch.
US news
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
2 months ago

Records show California cops in friendly-fire case saw fellow officers before shooting at suspect

Sheriff's deputies fired 17 shots at a vehicle-theft suspect in 2022 and accidentally struck Detective Pauu, who may have been in their line of fire.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Video: Local Sheriffs Voice Frustration With ICE

Sheriff Joyce then delivered one of the most scathing critiques of ICE tactics by local police. In the three minutes, they got out, they pulled a guy from the car, handcuffed him, put him in the car. They all took off, leaving his car with the windows down, the lights on, unsecure and unoccupied. Folks, that's bush league policing. This guy, I knew, was not a criminal alien.
US news
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Ballot proposal may change how pay is set for L.A. County sheriff's deputies, firefighters

A proposed November ballot measure would transfer final authority over pay and working-condition disputes for county public safety workers from supervisors to binding arbitration.
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

Judge denies discovery motion in ex-Osceola Sheriff Lopez case

"It's voluminous, the discovery," defense attorney Migdalia told Click Orlando.
Law
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

AG Bonta's office refuses to help ex-sheriff Corpus

California Attorney General Rob Bonta refused to help fired San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus remove District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe from civil grand jury proceedings against her.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

South Bay cities stare down multi-million dollar hike in sheriff's costs

New Santa Clara County sheriff contract could raise policing costs by about one-third through 2027, forcing local cities to cut budgets or raise taxes.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: Fremont's new police chief should have come from the ranks

Promote internal police leadership, sustain local journalism, and tailor education to individual strengths to improve community outcomes.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Fremont's new police chief should have come from the ranks

I am new to the East Bay Times branch of Bay Area news. God bless it. You cover local news. You inform us of state news. You pull strong, relevant pieces from the Los Angeles Times and other papers. You still have comics. The op-ed by Mark Barabak should be read by all. I taught at California community colleges for 40 years and used good journalism as writing models, points of discussion and assignments.
California
California
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

San Carlos mayor wants to hear from sheriff about crimes

San Carlos seeks better communication with the county sheriff after two recent crimes prompted council concern about notification and police coordination.
California
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Palo Alto police chief out on medical leave

Andrew Binder is on medical leave for recurring back pain; Assistant Chief James Reifschneider is acting chief and Binder is expected back this month.
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