More women alleging harassment want to join lawsuit against RCMP
Nearly 400 female RCMP officers and civilian employees from across Canada are asking a B.C judge to certify a class action lawsuit filed by Const. Janet Merlo over sexual harassment … Continue reading
Boulder County law enforcement agencies strive to meet multilingual needs
While law enforcement agencies across Boulder County employ multilingual officers, dispatchers and other staff members, officials note it is difficult to guarantee that those staff members — even those who … Continue reading
Reddit Thinks It Can Solve the Boston Bombings
In some ways, Reddit is well-suited to the search for the Boston bomber. The site has a proven ability to crowdsource digital clues, and its built-in voting system allows users … Continue reading
Barrio Defense: How Arizona’s Immigrants are Standing Up to SB 1070
Shortly after the 2010 passage of SB 1070,Arizona’s notorious immigration bill, 20,000 people gathered in Phoenix for a May Day march to protest the new law. Instead of ending with speakers or a … Continue reading
Facebook Sponsored Stories Ads To Be Opt-Out, Thanks To Lawsuit
Facebook Inc has agreed to allow users more control over how their personal information is used in its “Sponsored Stories” ad feature, part of a deal to resolve litigation against … Continue reading
Private Prisons Profit From Immigration Crackdown
Americans have grown accustomed to the crackdown on illegal immigration as part of the fabric of contemporary political debate, one in which Arizona’s strict enforcement posture frequently captures attention. The … Continue reading
Police embracing social media to fight crime
Social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook have proved invaluable in modern policing, with a number of local departments signing up and getting the word out. Even the State … Continue reading
