San Francisco Takes Aim at Killer Robots
Police robots will not be allowed to use deadly force in San Francisco — at least for now.
Loitering for Prostitution is No Longer an Offense Under CA Law
The governor signed the SB 357 on a cautionary note, stating his administration would be monitoring crime and prosecution trends for "possible unintended consequences."
Beverly Hills’ ‘Surveillance State’ Raises Privacy Concerns
Smile, Beverly Hills shoppers. You're on camera!
Judge Rules Oakland Officers Were Fired Improperly
Four Oakland officers who were fired after fatally shooting a man in 2018 must be reinstated with back pay, a judge has ruled.
SF is facing a lawsuit over improper use of rape victim’s DNA
A woman whose sexual assault kit was later used to convict her of a property crime is planning to sue San Francisco and its police department.
Protesters Disrupt First LA Mayor Debate
One heckler shouted “f*cking cop” at Councilman Joe Buscaino. A protester also rushed the stage, requiring intervention by security.
SF Sees Dueling Ballot Proposals Over Police Surveillance Technology
Mayor London Breed wants to expand cops' surveillance powers. Supervisors want to reduce them.
Antioch Councilwoman Facing Misdemeanor Charge Claims Police Vendetta
Tamisha Torres-Walker has had a long and contentious relationship with Antioch police. Now she’s facing a misdemeanor charge over an incident she says never happened.
Want better policing at protests? The LAPD says it needs $67 million.
The Defund Police movement says it's an excuse for more money.
Criminal Justice is on the Ballot
It’s been four months since Americans took to the streets to protest the death of George Floyd.