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local1 month ago•4 min saved

Madison’s Body-Camera Gap Fuels Debate After Fatal Shooting

Madison, Wisconsin does not require body-worn cameras, so footage from the fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz may not exist; four officers were involved and placed on administrative leave. The absence of bodycam video has reignited debates over cameras, with years of budget and policy battles culminating in a proposed $414,800, three-year rollout that’s being considered after a 2024 pilot showed limited impact on behavior or community attitudes.

via NBC News|

#body-cameras #budget #corey-ruiz

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

Fatal Standoff in Brandon Neighborhood: Officer Killed and Wounded.

A Madison police officer was killed and a Brandon police officer was injured during a standoff in Brandon, Mississippi, which began as a domestic dispute. The suspect barricaded himself inside a home and fired shots at officers. After talking for more than an hour with the suspect, a SWAT team rescued the hostage. While attempting to enter the home, an officer from the Madison Police Department died, and the suspect also received fatal injuries. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident.

via WJTV|

#brandon-police #crime #domestic-dispute

crime3 years ago•0 min saved

Police investigate weapons offense on E. Washington Ave.

One person was taken to the hospital after a "weapons offense" in the 3700 block of E. Washington Ave. in Madison. The incident is being investigated by the Madison Police Department Violent Crimes Unit.

via WKOW|

#crime #hospital #investigation