Tag: Law enforcement agencies
UK court ends trial of three men over Hillsborough disaster
LONDON — A British judge on Wednesday ended the trial of two former police officers and an ex-lawyer on charges of perverting the course...
Sheriff settles lawsuit over 2013 deputy shooting for $2.5M
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Florida sheriff's department has agreed to pay $2.5 million to the mother of a man who was fatally shot...
Serial killer case shows weakness Mexico investigations
MEXICO CITY — A suspected serial killer in Mexico was only caught after years of alleged crimes because of the identity of the final...
Governor pardons eye doctor who grew marijuana for sick wife
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday pardoned an eye doctor who said he began growing marijuana to help his dying wife reduce...
Judge tells Honolulu police to release footage of shooting
HONOLULU — A judge ordered Honolulu officials to turn over unedited police body camera footage to attorneys representing the family of a South African...
Chicago unveils foot chase policy following police shootings
CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department on Wednesday announced a new foot-pursuit policy that officials say makes the safety of officers and members of...
Family of boy killed by officer plans home for at-risk teens
CHICAGO — Family members of a 13-year-old boy who was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer announced plans Wednesday to build a home...
Wisconsin GOP leader hires retired police to probe election
MADISON, Wis. — One of Wisconsin's top Republican lawmakers said Wednesday he is hiring retired police officers to investigate the presidential election won by...
Mourners gather for slain Illinois police officer’s funeral
DECATUR, Ill. — Law enforcement officers from around Illinois gathered at Maranatha Assembly of God in Decatur on Wednesday for the funeral of Champaign...
Embattled Boston top cop loses court bid to block firing
BOSTON — A judge ruled Tuesday against Boston's embattled police commissioner in his bid to block the city from firing him over decades-old domestic...