Traffic Fatalities Rising In Winston-Salem
There's been an uptick in traffic deaths in the Winston-Salem area. A vehicle crash on June 11 marked the 12th crash fatality of 2017.
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Report: Corruption Rampant Across NC Prisons
In 2009, reporter Ames Alexander received a letter that launched a multi-year investigation into corruption at the state's prisons.
British Police Name 2 Attackers From Terrorist Attack In London
Counterterrorism police have released preliminary details about two of the three men who were killed by police Saturday. The London attack killed at least seven people and wounded dozens.
'Disgruntled Employee' At Orlando Business Kills 5 People, Authorities Say
A recently fired employee of Fiamma Inc. returned to his former workplace near Orlando, Fla., and fatally shot five people before killing himself, according to local law enforcement.
Should The Police Control Their Own Body Camera Footage?
There is a growing perception that body cameras, now generating millions of hours of footage, are there less to keep tabs on police, and more to keep tabs on the public.
Excessive Force Prevention Training Not Mandatory For Most Police
A new report shows that not all police are getting trained in how to minimize use of force.
Crisis Intervention Team Trains First Responders On Mental Health Issues
A special law enforcement training program in Forsyth County turns ten this year.
2 Years After Unrest, Baltimore's Youth Are 'Still Fighting For The Basics'
After unrest in Baltimore two years ago brought national attention and some help to the city's problems, activists say young people in the city's poorest neighborhoods still need more help.
'It's Not Your Grandfather's LAPD' — And That's A Good Thing
"It was bad for the city. It was bad for business. You can't have a city going up twice in thirty years in flames because of its police department."
Winston-Salem Police Chief Barry Rountree Retiring
Winston-Salem Police Department Chief Barry D. Rountree will be retiring on September 1, 2017. He has served as chief since 2013, and been with the department for over 29 years.