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Signal lights are out at the intersection of Bayfront Expressway and Marsh Rd. Caltrans is working to repair the signals. No estimated time has been given for the repair completion. Police will be ...
How to Honor Your Local Police Department
Police officers can always benefit from some encouragement from members of the community. They spend each day doing a great job guarding our lives and property, often at risk to themselves. Take time to let them know how much you...
How diverse is your police department? Search map for your community
7 On Your Side Investigates looked into the diversity of local police departments to see how representative they are, or aren't, of the communities they patrol.
Why we should be talking about the Police Department's stop-and-frisk data
For the first time ever, the city published data in a narrative format, in an effort to provide greater context around a data release. But narratives are tricky.
‘Scoop and Run’ Can Save Lives. Why Don’t More Police Departments Try It?
Each city has its own first responder system, and scoop and run may not be feasible — or necessary — in some places.
What to do if you get pulled over by the police
You do not have to give them consent to search your vehicle.
How "policing for profit" threatens your rights
Did you know that the government can take your car, house, business, or other property on the mere suspicion that it's connected to criminal activity and wit...
How to Police a Protest.
Is there a right way to police a protest?Some seem to think it involves riot gear, tear gas, water cannons, rubber bullets...Or, if you’re not a big fan of a...
Do you know how to handle a police stop at night in a rural place?
It can be intimidating anytime you are pulled over by police, but especially at night, in a rural part of town. So what can you do to make sure you are safe?...
Lies the Police Can Legally Tell You (and How to Respond)
"Are you a cop? You have to tell me if you're a cop!" Unfortunately, no, they do not have to tell you if they're a cop.
We can't fix policing without talking about race. This cartoon explains why.
Law enforcement has always been unfair to an underclass of people. But research gives us ideas on how to fix it.
5 Things You Should Never Say to a Cop
Being confronted and questioned by police, no matter the scenario, can be a scary prospect. But it can be a little less scary if you know your rights. Along with knowing your legal and constitutional protections when talking to...
Protection from the Police: Know Your Rights
Any interaction with a law enforcement officer can be an intimidating experience, but there are legal limits in place to protect citizens from the authorities who abuse their power. The problem is, police officers are trained to not let you know what those limitations are. So it’s very important that you, as a law-abiding citizen, … Continued
Is Civilian Oversight the Answer to Distrust of Police?
Civilian oversight boards have been offered as one way to rebuild trust between police and the communities they serve. But do they work?
When Should Police Officers Be Able to Use Deadly Force?
A string of questionable officer-involved killings demonstrates the need to reevaluate laws that govern the use of lethal violence.
Be careful who you identify on police department social media accounts
You could wind up in serious legal trouble, if you're wrong or right.
What is Hair-Trigger Alert?
U.S. nuclear weapons can be launched in under 2 minutes. Does that really make us safer?
What If There's a Mistake On Your Police Report?
One of the most persistent myths regarding criminal law is that if an officer makes a mistake on your police report, your charges get dropped. Not only is it highly unlikely an error on a report will result in...
Do you have to answer a police officer's questions?
If you’re walking down the street in the US and a police officer asks you for your identification, do you have to provide it? If an officer asks you a questi...
