De Blasio Bodyguards Remove Reporter Attempting to Ask Questions
The New York Post says bodyguards for New York Mayor Bill de Blasio (D.) removed one of its reporter from a parade event after he tried to ask the mayor a question.
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Armed Bystander Shoots Gunman at Florida Back-to-School Event
An armed bystander potentially saved countless lives when a gunman opened fire on a Titusville, Florida park filled with students on Saturday.
Ohio GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Pledges State Will Buy Safety Vests for All Officers
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine (R.) has pledged that if he is elected governor, the state will buy safety vests for all law enforcement officers in Ohio.
Texas Capital Passes Resolution Directing Police to Avoid Misdemeanor Arrests
The city council of Austin, Texas, unanimously passed a resolution last week directing police to make fewer arrests for non-violent crimes.
Study: No Racial Difference in Police Shootings Compared to Crime Rates
Black Americans are not more likely to be shot by the police than White Americans in proportion to each group’s rate of interaction with the police, as measured by crime rate, a new study argues.
Broward County Sheriff Receives Vote of No Confidence From Deputies Union
Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel does not have the confidence of his deputies in southern Florida, according to a union vote Thursday.
NFL Player May Have Helped Prevent School Shooting
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman helped pursue the source of a threatening social media post, potentially helping to foil a planned school shooting in Michigan.
Woman Wounds Three at YouTube Headquarters in California Before Killing Herself
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Police said on Tuesday they were responding to an “active shooter” at the headquarters of YouTube in San Bruno, California.
Shaq: More Cops Are Essential to Preventing Future School Shootings
Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal, a Florida resident who has long expressed an interest in law enforcement, said on Wednesday that the only way to prevent future school shootings is to ensure the nation’s K-12 educational institutions have a pronounced police presence.
Eight of Linda Sarsour’s Most Controversial Tweets
Women’s March co-chair Linda Sarsour has a long history of progressive activism and controversial statements, especially on Twitter, her medium of choice.
