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In Louisiana, It's Now A Hate Crime To Target Police Officers

5:18pm May 26, 2016

by Dana Farrington

Those convicted of targeting law enforcement and emergency crews can now face stricter penalties. "The overarching message is that hate crimes will not be tolerated in Louisiana," the governor said.

Police stand guard during demonstrations in reaction to a Cleveland police officer being acquitted of manslaughter charges on May 23, 2015, in Cleveland.

Watch Live: PBS Presents, 'Armed In America'

9:01pm May 09, 2016

PBS explores gun violence in the United States during its two-night Armed In America special, which will include town hall discussions moderated by All Things Considered weekend host Michel Martin.

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Authorities Arrest 3 People Connected To One Of The San Bernardino Killers

6:58pm April 28, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The brother of gunman Syed Rizwan Farook was among those taken into custody over what federal prosecutors say was a conspiracy involving a "sham marriage."

The anonymous Web surfing system Tor is run by volunteers — and sometimes they get caught between the police and criminal suspects.

When A Dark Web Volunteer Gets Raided By The Police

10:52am April 05, 2016

by Martin Kaste

What happens when law enforcement is frustrated by encryption that's run by private citizens? In one Tor volunteer's case, they showed up with a warrant and asked for computer passwords.

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When It Comes To Police Reform, Insurance Companies May Play A Role

7:29am April 01, 2016

by Martin Kaste

There are limits to what the government can do, but it turns out that insurers look for ways to push police departments they cover to reduce risk.

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Police Radio Chatter Is Open To All Ears. But Should It Be?

8:27am March 29, 2016

by Martin Kaste

Why are police radio communications in the U.S. open for the public to hear? Some say this creates a weakness when confronting terrorist attacks, but others say it's important for police transparency.

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Should Law Enforcement Have A Warrant To Know Where You've Been?

1:23pm March 04, 2016

by Alina Selyukh

Among many privacy issues debated in the courts and Congress is whether law enforcement officials should be able to know someone's whereabouts, as recorded by cellphone towers, without a warrant.

Tech Companies, Security Experts Express Support For Apple

8:26pm March 03, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Silicon Valley firms, human rights nonprofits and other groups have filed legal briefs in support of Apple's defiance of an FBI order. Some San Bernardino victims' families have filed in opposition.

The Urban Institute has produced a state-by-state breakdown of local laws governing videos recorded by police body cameras. See the interactive feature.

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Piecing Together America's Patchwork Quilt Of Body Cam Laws

8:18am February 25, 2016

by Martin Kaste

Since the protests in Ferguson, Mo., police departments have rushed to adopt body cameras. But local laws governing their use are all over the map. See the laws in your state.

A U.S. magistrate judge has ordered Apple to help the FBI break into an iPhone used by one of the two shooters in the San Bernardino attack in December.

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FBI-Apple Showdown Is The Latest Battle In A Bigger War

5:35pm February 18, 2016

by Martin Kaste

The question of whether tech companies should be required to build backdoors has been floating around Congress for years. A public fight over the San Bernardino terrorism case could break the logjam.