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Meet the nutty Tennessee Republicans trying to kill police reform in Nashville

The Watch • 550 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Law enforcement
  1. Tennessee Republicans are pushing to dismantle police oversight boards in Nashville and Memphis, hampering accountability and transparency.
  2. The bill seeks to entrust investigations of police misconduct to the police departments themselves, potentially undermining independence and fairness.
  3. The legislators behind the bill have controversial histories, including support for discriminatory policies and questionable personal conduct.

OSD 259: The floor is lava

Open Source Defense • 38 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Criminal Justice Law enforcement Civil Liberties
  1. The prohibited persons ban in the Gun Control Act is quite strange and involves severe consequences.
  2. Larry Vickers' conviction of breaking a federal paperwork law has resulted in an ironic punishment where he can't possess firearms anymore.
  3. Federal gun law, particularly section 18 USC \/ 922(g), has broad and severe prohibitions that affect many unsuspecting individuals, causing unintended consequences.

The Global Rise of the Militarizing Metro

S(ubstack)-Bahn • 341 implied HN points • 08 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Global Security Public Transit Law enforcement Civil Rights
  1. Metros around the world are increasingly adopting new security measures like metal detectors and facial recognition technology.
  2. Developed countries in North America and Europe have not yet embraced these security technologies in their Metro systems.
  3. The use of National Guard or military personnel in Metro systems has sparked controversy and raised concerns about privacy and civil liberties.
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What Fraudulent Vaccine Card Schemes Reveal About America.

Silent Lunch, The David Zweig Newsletter • 35 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccine Fraud Mandates Public Health Law enforcement
  1. Vaccine mandates during the pandemic were a departure from past policies, impacting civil liberties and public health.
  2. Media narratives linking anti-vax sentiment to right-wing ideologies were misleading, with cases revealing diverse political backgrounds of fraudsters.
  3. Enforcement resources on vaccine card fraud raise concerns about priorities over healthcare crimes of greater magnitude.

Trafficked Hondurans forced to sell drugs in San Francisco is a myth

Gotham by Susan Dyer Reynolds • 196 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Crime Drug Trafficking Law enforcement
  1. Trafficked Hondurans forced to sell drugs in San Francisco is considered a myth by some officials based on lack of evidence.
  2. In San Francisco, a high percentage of drug overdose deaths in specific districts, highlighting the impact of fentanyl on the city.
  3. Debates among supervisors and officials arise on deportation of fentanyl dealers in San Francisco, showcasing differing approaches to tackling the crisis.

Larger Police Departments Shrunk After COVID, Smaller Ones Mostly Stayed the Same Size

Jeff-alytics • 98 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law enforcement
  1. Larger police departments decreased in size after COVID, while smaller ones mostly remained the same
  2. Smaller law enforcement agencies generally either grew or stayed stable, while larger ones tended to shrink
  3. Very small agencies didn't grow significantly between 2019 and 2022, with larger agencies experiencing more noticeable declines

The FBI's National Crime Estimates for 2022 Should Be Much Better

Jeff-alytics • 78 implied HN points • 18 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime data Law enforcement
  1. The FBI's National Crime Estimates for 2022 are expected to improve due to a new reporting system called NIBRS.
  2. NIBRS allows for more detailed crime data reporting and eliminates the hierarchy rule for reporting offenses.
  3. The transition to NIBRS is still ongoing, but allowing non-NIBRS agencies to submit data should strengthen national crime estimates in the meantime.

"It’s about policing people and policing people’s culture"

Worcester Sucks and I Love It • 98 implied HN points • 25 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Social Issues Law enforcement Local government Civil Rights
  1. The city administration faced criticism for making it hard to hold events like the Worcester Caribbean American Carnival.
  2. The Worcester Police Department came under scrutiny for a past officer-involved shooting and handling of a dog attack.
  3. The Quality of Life Team in Worcester appears to prioritize addressing 'blight' over helping the unhoused population.

A Jeff-Alytics Mailbag!

Jeff-alytics • 39 implied HN points • 27 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law enforcement
  1. Traffic stops in New Orleans dropped significantly after the 2019 cyber attack due to various factors like COVID shutdown and police attrition.
  2. Improved medical care at University Medical Center in New Orleans may have impacted the fatality rate of shooting incidents.
  3. Data on juvenile crime, especially in vehicle-based crimes, is challenging to measure accurately due to reliance on arrests.

Why can't SFPD shut down SF's drug markets?

Fava’s Substack • 19 implied HN points • 12 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law enforcement Leadership Voters
  1. SFPD is making drug arrests but faces challenges in executing them due to limited resources and restrictive policies.
  2. San Francisco's progressive policies and enablement contribute to the flourishing drug markets, making it a complex issue beyond just policing.
  3. To address the drug crisis, holistic policy, budgetary, and leadership changes are necessary, requiring the involvement and support of voters.

The Tragedy of Jordan Neely

Political Currents by Ross Barkan • 11 implied HN points • 08 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law enforcement Justice System Mental health Progressivism Conservatism
  1. A tragic incident in a New York subway raises questions about police, progressive politics, and law enforcement.
  2. The handling of mentally ill individuals in the criminal justice system is a significant policy challenge.
  3. The complexities around calls to defund or abolish the police become evident in real-life scenarios.

The Greatest Trick Big Brother Ever Pulled

Global Community Weekly (GloCom) • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Facial Recognition Privacy Concerns Law enforcement Data Collection
  1. The surveillance state is gradually emerging in small towns through various surveillance gadgets like facial recognition, gunshot detection devices, and automatic license plate readers, posing privacy threats.
  2. Facial recognition technology has raised concerns due to its use for petty purposes, leading to harassment and wrongful arrests, prompting efforts to ban its government use.
  3. Surveillance gadgets like automatic license plate readers are being promoted as non-threatening and old-fashioned, but concerns exist about privacy violations and their effectiveness in preventing crimes.

When is it too late?

Irregular Thoughts • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Law enforcement Parliament Government
  1. Debate arises around unexpected outcomes in criminal cases regarding laws that were thought to be working
  2. Understanding the historical context of laws like abortion regulations is important in discussions around legal changes
  3. Calls for changes in abortion laws, including decriminalization and aligning with regulations in Northern Ireland, spark debate and confusion

Integrity and body cameras

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 03 Dec 15
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law enforcement Accountability Data Integrity
  1. Body cameras can serve as a tool for police accountability, but for them to be truly effective, the camera data should be managed by a neutral third party to ensure integrity and prevent misuse.
  2. Having an independent third party manage body camera footage can enhance transparency, credibility, and protection for police officers by reducing suspicions of tampering or misuse.
  3. Simply implementing technology like body cameras is not enough; ensuring the integrity of the data produced by the technology is crucial for its effectiveness and impact.

U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division purchased more Clearview AI licenses

All-Source Intelligence Fusion • 0 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law enforcement Facial Recognition Biden administration Controversy
  1. The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division bought more Clearview AI licenses for the third time under the Biden administration.
  2. Clearview AI has commercial relationships with both U.S. federal law enforcement agencies and international backlash from countries like Greece and France.
  3. Despite criticism over its origins and usage, Clearview AI received significantly more federal contracts during the first two and a half years of the Biden administration compared to the Trump administration.