July 2020

The Senate is then expected to vote on an alternative proposal put forward by Armed Services President Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) That would impose softer restrictions on the transfer of equipment. The Pentagon's program to transfer its surplus…

WASHINGTON - The Senate on Tuesday rejected a bipartisan proposal to place strict conditions on the transfer of military equipment from the Department of Defense to civilian police services, despite outcry over the program amid a wave of…

Santa Barbara Police Department (courtesy photo) By edhat staff The City of Santa Barbara has released a draft report on a civilian police review system that is available for public review and comment. The report was released on Friday and…

Analysis of data from civilian police oversight bodies in Canada shows that most of their investigations do not result in charges against officers. Charges have been laid or referred to Crown attorneys for review in three to nine percent…