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ICE Resumes Vehicle Stops Amid Backlash Over Shootings and Enforcement Pace
crime-and-justice1 day ago

ICE Resumes Vehicle Stops Amid Backlash Over Shootings and Enforcement Pace

ICE briefly paused most vehicle stops but then reinstated them after the White House directed a tougher approach, as lawmakers and local officials push back. The policy shift coincides with two fatal shootings by ICE agents tied to traffic stops, prompting questions about safety and training. DHS says additional training and clearer use-of-force guidelines are in place, but critics warn the tactic remains dangerous and risky for officers and the public.

via CNN|
#crime-and-justice#dhs#ice
Trump pushes ICE to keep traffic stops despite policy pause after shootings
politics2 days ago

Trump pushes ICE to keep traffic stops despite policy pause after shootings

President Donald Trump urged ICE to continue traffic stops even as the agency pauses them after fatal shootings in Maine and Texas, arguing the tactic is essential to remove criminals; the policy change follows a string of deadly enforcement incidents and drew criticism from lawmakers and policing experts who warn that shooting into moving vehicles is dangerous.

via NBC News|
#ice#immigration#policy
Trump urges ICE to resume traffic stops after pause tied to officer-involved shootings
immigration2 days ago

Trump urges ICE to resume traffic stops after pause tied to officer-involved shootings

Trump pressed ICE to restart traffic stops after his administration paused them following two fatal shootings of people encountered during federal immigration operations in Maine and Texas; the victims—Durán Guerrero (26, Colombia) in Biddeford and Salgado Araujo (52, Mexico) in Houston—were not the targets of the enforcement actions. DHS announced a rapid rollout of body cameras as investigations by the Maine attorney general, DHS Inspector General, FBI Houston, and other agencies proceed.

via CNN|
#body-cameras#ice#immigration
"Chicago Police Officers' Past Complaints Tied to Deadly Dexter Reed Shooting"
law-enforcement2 years ago

"Chicago Police Officers' Past Complaints Tied to Deadly Dexter Reed Shooting"

The five Chicago police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Dexter Reed have been investigated a combined 41 times since 2019, with many complaints stemming from traffic stops. Videos released show Reed refusing to comply with officers before being shot, and concerns have been raised about the veracity of the officers' account of the stop. The officers have been named in 41 complaints over the last five years, with allegations including improper stops, excessive force, and questionable tactics. The officers involved in the shooting have not served on the force for longer than five years, and the incident has raised further scrutiny on the Chicago Police Department's practices regarding traffic stops in predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#accountability#chicago-police#complaints
Tennessee Governor Reverses Police Reform Law Following Tyre Nichols' Death
politics2 years ago

Tennessee Governor Reverses Police Reform Law Following Tyre Nichols' Death

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed a bill into law that prohibits cities from enacting local police reforms, including a Memphis traffic stop ordinance inspired by the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols. The ordinance, which aimed to prevent police stops for minor infractions, was created after Nichols, a Black man, was severely beaten during a traffic stop and later died from his injuries. The bill has been widely interpreted as a rebuke of the ordinance and would prevent cities across the state from implementing similar reforms, sparking controversy and opposition from civil rights groups and activists.

via CNN|
#bill-lee#civil-rights#police-reform
"Tennessee Republicans Push to Reverse Police Reforms Following Tyre Nichols's Death"
politics2 years ago

"Tennessee Republicans Push to Reverse Police Reforms Following Tyre Nichols's Death"

The Tennessee Senate has passed a bill that would essentially overturn Memphis' ban on pretextual traffic stops, with the aim of restoring law and order in the community. The bill, which had already passed in the state House, would block a Memphis City Council ordinance that banned such stops. While the bill's sponsors argue that it's about enforcing existing state laws and improving public safety, Democrats view it as Republican overreach that disregards local government decisions. The family of Tyre Nichols, whose death led to the ordinance, expressed deep disappointment with the bill's passage and emphasized the need for justice regarding routine traffic stops.

via WREG NewsChannel 3|
#local-government#memphis#politics
"Arrest Made in Canyon Lake for Impersonating Officer and False Imprisonment"
crime2 years ago

"Arrest Made in Canyon Lake for Impersonating Officer and False Imprisonment"

A 70-year-old man was arrested in Riverside County for allegedly impersonating a law enforcement officer by using a fake badge and pulling over drivers in Canyon Lake. The man, identified as Steven Sawhill, was driving a white sedan equipped with emergency lights and was found in possession of fraudulent identification cards. He was arrested on suspicion of impersonating a peace officer, false imprisonment, and vehicle code violations. Authorities are asking anyone with additional information or similar experiences to come forward.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#crime#fake-badge#impersonation
Portland Police Bureau Implements Safer Guidelines for Vehicle Pursuits
law-enforcement2 years ago

Portland Police Bureau Implements Safer Guidelines for Vehicle Pursuits

The Portland Police Bureau has announced that they will be loosening their restrictions on officers starting car chases, citing an increase in people fleeing from traffic stops and driving dangerously. The new policy creates a new set of factors and safety standards for supervisors to consider before authorizing a chase. The change comes after previous policy restrictions were seen as impeding officers' ability to quickly intervene and end dangerous driving behavior.

via Fox 12 Oregon|
#car-chases#law-enforcement#policy-change
"Britney Spears' Traffic Stops Caught on Bodycam: Apologetic Excuse and Reaction Revealed"
entertainment2 years ago

"Britney Spears' Traffic Stops Caught on Bodycam: Apologetic Excuse and Reaction Revealed"

Bodycam footage obtained by ABC News shows two recent traffic stops involving pop star Britney Spears and the California Highway Patrol. In both incidents, Spears was pulled over for speeding and crossing double-yellow traffic lines. She did not have her license with her on either occasion, explaining that it was with her security or at her home. Spears received tickets for both stops.

via KABC-TV|
#bodycam-footage#britney-spears#california-highway-patrol
"Gun-related Charges Lead to Arrest of Three Men by Peoria County Sheriff's Deputies"
crime2 years ago

"Gun-related Charges Lead to Arrest of Three Men by Peoria County Sheriff's Deputies"

Three men were arrested on gun-related charges in Peoria County after deputies conducted two separate traffic stops. Carlos Zollicoffer was arrested for Armed Violence, while Ivan Ellis and Paris Ambrose were arrested for Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Firearm and Possession of a Stolen Firearm. The Peoria County Sheriff's Office seized guns, cash, illegal drugs, and vehicles during the operations and stated their commitment to proactive policing following a week of violence in the area.

via 25 News Now|
#crime#firearms#gun-related-charges
Federal Judge Condemns Kansas Troopers' Aggressive Tactics Against Motorists
us-news3 years ago

Federal Judge Condemns Kansas Troopers' Aggressive Tactics Against Motorists

A federal judge has ruled that the Kansas Highway Patrol engaged in unconstitutional practices by targeting out-of-state drivers in traffic stops in hopes of finding drugs. The troopers used a tactic known as the "Kansas two-step," where they would initiate a conversation with the driver after the initial traffic stop, potentially leading to a search of the vehicle. The judge described this as a "war on motorists" and ordered the troopers to stop factoring in a driver's travel to or from a state where marijuana is legal as probable cause for a search. The ruling also proposed additional training for troopers and protections for drivers who agree to have their cars searched.

via The New York Times|
#drug-search#fourth-amendment#highway-patrol