ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Sheriffs from across Maryland gathered to voice strong opposition to a bill that would end local cooperation with federal immigration authorities through the 287(g) program, WBFF reported.The bill, HB122, recently passed the Maryland House of Delegates and now heads to the Senate...
Supporting first responder wellness isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach — it’s a daily commitment. From March 24-28, agencies across the country joined Lexipol in celebrating First Responder Wellness Week, sharing how they prioritize the physical, mental and emotional health of their teams.From upgraded gym spaces and...
By Emily AndersenThe Gazette, Cedar Rapids, IowaWINNESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa — In an escalation of a dispute over whether a local agency is complying enough with an Iowa law requiring cooperation with federal immigration authorities, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed suit Thursday against Winneshiek County...
Jackie Smithmlive.comKALAMAZOO, Mich. — A Kalamazoo Township police officer is in stable condition and a domestic violence suspect critically injured after a shooting mid-day Thursday outside a school administration building sent both individuals to the hospital.Kalamazoo Township Police Chief Bryan Ergang said officers were responding...
By Christopher KeatingHartford CourantHARTFORD, Conn. — At a time of concern about juvenile crime, a key legislative committee is considering whether to raise the age of arrest for youths who commit crimes.A bill in the legislature’s judiciary committee Wednesday called for increasing the age to...
By Jack SuntrupSt. Louis Post-DispatchJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri’s takeover of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department began Wednesday as Gov. Mike Kehoe signed off on a wide-ranging crime plan in the capital city.The Republican governor’s signature will usher in a new era of state...
Kelly Clarkson became one of the most famous “American Idol” contestants. But she didn’t even know it was a TV show at first. Clarkson was on Kylie Kelce’s podcast “Not Gonna Lie” this week. During the episode, Kelce states that she’s seen tweets stating “‘American...
Led by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., a group of lawmakers are asking the Department of Homeland Security to explain the detention of a 30-year-old Tufts doctoral student in Somerville on Tuesday.Rumeysa Ozturk, a Fulbright scholar who had a valid F-1 visa, was taken into...
Karen Read’s bid to have two of the three criminal charges she faces in the death of her boyfriend dropped was denied by the second-highest court in the nation Thursday.Read, 45, had petitioned the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn a lower court...
A man riding a bicycle died after being hit by a vehicle in Springfield Thursday evening, police said. Officers went to Parker and Verge streets around 5:15 p.m. Thursday. The cyclist died of his injuries at the scene, according to Ryan Walsh, a spokesman for...