law enforcement

COVID was again the leading cause of death among U.S. law enforcement in 2021

2:16pm January 12, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

Some 458 officers died in the line of duty, making 2021 the deadliest year since 1930. The vast majority of deaths — 301 — are attributed to COVID-19, followed by firearm and traffic incidents.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee speaks to reporters Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. He released a video on Wednesday inviting law enforcement officers from across the country to join the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

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Tennessee governor invites unvaccinated out-of-state cops to join its highway patrol

1:48pm November 18, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

In a video, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee invited police officers from New York to Los Angeles to join the Tennessee Highway Patrol, saying that "we won't get between you and your doctor."

WS/FC Board of Education approves additional SROs at 5 local schools

4:06pm October 29, 2021

by Eddie Garcia

Some Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools will see an increased law enforcement presence. The additional school resource officers were approved at Thursday's board meeting.

Crime

Local sheriff's office is asking for access to cameras. For some, this raises privacy concerns

4:31pm October 21, 2021

by Eddie Garcia

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is continuing a campaign to register residents' security cameras to aid in investigations. But the volunteer program could raise privacy concerns.

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Fox Nation, a subscription-based streaming service run by Fox News Media, has given the green light for the return of the controversial reality TV series, premiering Oct. 1.

'Cops' Was Canceled Amid Protests Of Police Violence. Fox Nation Is Bringing It Back

7:14pm September 13, 2021

by Jonathan Franklin

The 33rd season of the controversial reality show will debut with four episodes, followed by a new episode every week on Fridays.

Bretto Jackson runs a program called Leaders Become Legends in Portland, Ore. He and a partner mentor people involved in gun violence and help them get jobs in green energy.

National

Startup Helps Those Affected By Gangs And Gun Violence Find A Way Out

7:43am May 29, 2021

by Katia Riddle

One small startup in Portland, Ore., is helping place former gang members and others involved in gun violence into well-paying green energy jobs.

Local Community Reflects On One Year After George Floyd's Death

5:05pm May 25, 2021

by Keri Brown

Local leaders and community members are reflecting on what has changed since the death of George Floyd one year ago.

The Lighthouse Police department is small — just 63 officers total and a dispatch team. The Muscogee Nation is looking to hire more officers and prosecutors to meet law enforcement demands.

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The Muscogee Nation Wants Its Policing To Focus On Prevention Along With Enforcement

6:53pm May 24, 2021

by Allison Herrera

A 2020 Supreme Court decision returned policing and prosecutions to tribal authorities, and the Muscogee Nation's tribal police want to interact differently with the community.

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NC Criminal Justice Reform Bill Gets Unanimous OK In Senate

9:28am May 13, 2021

by Associated Press

This image from video shows Minneapolis police officers Thomas Lane, left, and J. Alexander Kueng, right, escorting George Floyd, center, to a police vehicle outside Cup Foods in Minneapolis, on May 25, 2020. The image was shown as prosecutor Steve Schlei

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How Using Videos At Chauvin Trial And Others Impacts Criminal Justice

10:28am May 07, 2021

by Cheryl Corley

The video of George Floyd's death was critical evidence in the murder trial of convicted ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. That video and others are changing trials and police training.

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