The measure is a response to federal immigration officers wearing masks while on duty. It requires most officers to show their faces and identify themselves, with limited exceptions for SWAT and undercover work.
There are plenty of strategies that have proven effective at dramatically reducing crime. Sending soldiers into the streets of our cities isn’t one of them.
The city spends more than $500,000 a year on ShotSpotter, plus millions in labor costs, but data show few arrests or firearms recovered.
Firefighters face higher cancer rates than the general population. The department hopes sweating out toxins can reduce long-term health risks.
The closure of the department’s DEI office and cuts to federal diversity programs could stall hiring progress for years.
Invoking the 1973 Home Rule Act, the president put MPD under federal control, activated National Guard troops and vowed to “take our capital back.”
Officers report clearer records, better training and more accountability, though budget and privacy questions remain.
With killings down by more than half from the 2021 peak, officials say progress is real but fragile, and deep-seated social issues remain unresolved.
A month after she was sworn in, Cara Spencer had to deal with a devastating tornado.
They raise issues of fairness, and critics claim they’re only about revenue. More speed and red-light cameras, however, would prevent a lot of deaths and injuries.
A new report shows homicides fell 17 percent in early 2025, but experts caution the trend is concentrated in a few major cities and not yet clearly linked to specific policy changes.
The state’s first drone-as-first-responder program gives police near-instant visual access to emergency scenes.
We need competent responders every hour of the day, every day of the week. But we often don’t have them.
Drones had been limited to dangerous situations but now will be used for routine calls.
Dallas police have lost the faith of the public but turning things around will take time, says new Chief Daniel Comeaux. His emphasis will be on reforming internal affairs, stepping up use of drones and a heavy focus on recruiting.
The alleged shooter’s ability to pose as a police officer in Saturday’s killing of a state legislator has sparked fears about copycats.
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