Martin Kaste
Stories
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U.S. cops may start using a weapon that shoots a cord to wrap around a person's knees
A comic book-worthy device is the latest entry into the market for "less lethal" police weapons. The company promises safer arrests, but part of the appeal for departments may be the optics.
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The overall murder rate in the U.S. may finally be dropping, early data suggest
Law enforcement has been on alert for outbursts of gun violence over the weekend and holiday, but early statistics from big cities suggest the overall murder rate may finally be going down.
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At least $200 billion in pandemic aid went to fraudsters, federal watchdog estimates
Fraudsters stole billions from the Small Business Administration, via the pandemic-era "Paycheck Protection Program." On Tuesday, the SBA's inspector general releases its how much was stolen and how.
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Over $200 billion in pandemic business loans appear to be fraudulent, a watchdog says
The Office of Inspector General of the Small Business Administration has released a "landscape of fraud" report highlighting why 17% of PPP and other loans appear bogus.
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DOJ report finds systemic patterns of abuse by the Minneapolis Police Department
The Justice Department, city and police will begin negotiations to set the terms of a consent decree, which will bring federal oversight to police
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Courts have long seen K-9 dogs as impartial. Now police bodycams hold them accountable
Police body cameras have increased accountability for K-9 units, making it easier for defendants to claim unconstitutional searches. A federal lawsuit in Texas illustrates the new dynamic.
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Uvalde massacre prompted a Texas law requiring more training for police
American police see Uvalde as a lesson in what not to do. Trainers say police need to make sure they have the skills and emotional commitment to risk their lives to stop a killer.
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New Orleans Police Department taps civilians amid an officer shortage
Many police departments accept they may never get the number of officers they used to have. The New Orleans PD is "retooling" for a new reality that includes handing some duties to civilians.
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Why enforcing gun laws is easier said than done for California
California has some of the tightest gun laws in the country, but they failed to stop Sunday's massacre in Monterey Park. Here's why enforcing those laws is easier said than done.
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University of Idaho holds a vigil for 4 students stabbed to death last month
The attacked happened in an off-campus house. Police have not yet identified a suspect and that has cast a shadow over the campus.