Laws typically get many tweaks as they make their way from the ground floor all the way up to the Governor’s desk, but that doesn’t mean they are immune from alterations the moment they are signed into law. Many laws become outdated and need adjustments, and that’s the case with a number of sexual assault […]
Defendant Gets Charges Dismissed After Sheriff Caught Snooping on Court Cameras
Some courts in the state of Washington are equipped with stationary cameras to help monitor everyday activities, so a San Juan County judge was surprised when she noticed that one of the cameras inside the court was moving, panning, tilting and even zooming in on some areas of the court room. Superior Court Judge Kathryn […]
Chaska Police Add Non-Lethal, Non-Painful Restraint To Their Arsenal
As calls to police departments about mental health issues continue to increase compared to just a few years ago, police have begun looking for new ways to safely subdue non-violent but agitated individuals. When escalated improperly, weapons can lead to injuries and death, and some feel that tazing or pepper spraying non-violent individuals crosses a […]
Minnesota Sergeant Deemed An Unreliable Witness
A recent set of stories out of northwestern Minnesota shine a spotlight on just how hard it can be to fight against the testimony of a cop, and how easy they can use this position of power to manipulate a story. Recently, Minnesota State Patrol Sergeant Sylvia Maurstad was labeled “Giglio Impaired” by Roseau County […]
All Minnesota Police To Receive Crisis Intervention Training
Officer involved shootings from Minnesota have made national headlines in recent years, and lawmakers want to ensure all police officers are best equipped to handle critical situations in the heat of the moment. They believe this can be best achieved by passing a law that went into effect July 1 that states that all licensed […]
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