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Law enforcement can be a thankless job. Even so, there are almost a million cops in America, most of whom work diligently to protect their communities.The…
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This week the Texas Senate gave the nod to new legislation known as the Sandra Bland Act, named for the black woman who was found hanged in a cell while…
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The Oklahoma Senate drew praise from Governor Mary Fallin this week, after passing several measures aimed at improving criminal justice efforts in the…
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A bipartisan coalition of Texas lawmakers has proposed a series of reforms that would help poor defendants get out of jail, reports The Houston Chronicle.…
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Last year, Texas led the nation in the number of law enforcement officers killed.Statewide, Texas saw a total of 17 officers give their lives in the line…
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A Texas lawmaker thinks schools should be teaching students the proper actions to take in the event of a police stop, reports The Houston Chronicle. State…
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The nation is still reeling from the aftereffects of two more controversial police killings last week. And now Colorado officials are looking to shore up…
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When it comes to police shootings, it’s rare for an officer in Texas to be disciplined or charged with a crime.As The Texas Tribune reports, almost 900…
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Kansas law enforcement organizations are having trouble keeping track of evidence and seized property, reports The Topeka Capital-Journal. A recent audit…
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The number of qualified applicants at the Amarillo Police Department is dwindling each year, reports Amarillo.com. Changing societal attitudes toward…