N.M. Cops From Across Counties Flock to This City for a Place to Call Home
Rising housing costs in Santa Fe are pushing police officers to live in nearby Rio Rancho, where homes cost roughly half per square foot. Only 39 of the Santa Fe Police Department’s 159 officers reside within city limits, while dozens commute from Sandoval County. Rio Rancho, the state’s fastest‑growing city and the fifth‑safest in New Mexico, has become a residential hub for law‑enforcement personnel from multiple jurisdictions. City leaders are weighing incentives to lure officers back to Santa Fe amid a broader affordability crisis.
Police Officer Parents Sought for National Family-Life Study
Researchers have launched the national study “Balancing the Badge and the Home,” inviting police officers who are parents or guardians to share their experiences. The anonymous, 15‑minute survey runs through August 31, 2026 and seeks participants across all ranks, agency sizes, and...
Colo. Jury Awards $24 Million to Man in Wrongful Arrest, Prosecution Lawsuit
A Douglas County jury awarded $24 million to Robert Dial after finding Parker Police Detective Shannon Brukbacher maliciously prosecuted him. The verdict includes $22 million in economic damages and $2 million for pain and suffering. Charges were dismissed after five months, but Dial lost...
L.A. Moves to Limit LAPD Pretextual Traffic Stops
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to restrict LAPD pretextual traffic stops, allowing pulls only when a significant safety threat exists. The proposal mirrors San Francisco’s rule that bars stops for minor equipment violations. Councilmember Imelda Padilla urged the Police Commission...
Jury Finds LAPD Officer Not Liable for Accidental Shooting Death of Teen While Confronting Suspect
A Los Angeles County jury found Officer William Jones not liable for the 2021 death of 14‑year‑old Valentina Orellana‑Peralta, who was killed when a bullet from Jones’s high‑powered rifle penetrated a store fitting room. Jones testified he believed the suspect,...
New Conn. Law Bars LE From Sharing LPR Data for Immigration Enforcement
Governor Ned Lamont signed a law that restricts Connecticut police from sharing automated license‑plate reader (ALPR) data with out‑of‑state agencies for immigration enforcement. The rule limits data exchange to Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island, provided those states agree not to use...
Idaho Correctional Officer Shot During 2024 Hospital Ambush Response Sues Police, County
In March 2024, Boise police officers entered Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center and mistakenly shot correctional officer Christopher Wilske, believing he was the armed suspect. The incident stemmed from a failed handoff of information about a high‑risk inmate being transported for...
Federal Judge: Fla. City's Request for Officers’ Private Texts ‘Invalid and Unenforceable’
A federal judge ruled that Pembroke Pines, Fla., cannot compel police officers to turn over personal text messages in response to an internal‑affairs public‑records request, deeming the demand “invalid and unenforceable” under state law. The court held that Florida’s public‑records...
N.M. City to Pay $6.5M in Fatal Shooting of Man During Mental Health Call
The City of Albuquerque has agreed to pay $6.5 million to the family of Jesus “Jessie” Crosby, who was fatally shot by police during a mental‑health crisis in 2022. The settlement, the largest APD shooting payout since a $7.95 million deal in...
La. Investigators Credit Podcast Series for Arrests in 1982 Cold Case Murder
Louisiana State Police announced that four men have been charged with aggravated rape and second‑degree murder in the 1982 killing of 16‑year‑old Roxanne Sharp. The breakthrough came after a local media company produced a six‑part podcast, “Who Killed Roxanne Sharp?”,...
Ind. PD Introduces Two-Week 'Sabbaticals' For Officer Mental Health
The Charlestown Police Department in Indiana has rolled out a Rejuvenation Program that grants two‑week paid sabbaticals to patrol officers after five years of service and one‑week sabbaticals to administrative staff. The policy, inspired by a Minnesota agency, is effective...
Wash. Judge Blocks Parts of State Law that Added New Background Requirments for Sheriffs
Washington Superior Court Judge Christine Schaller blocked key portions of a new state law that would impose stricter background and experience requirements on county sheriffs, deeming the language unconstitutional. The legislation, which required five years of full‑time law‑enforcement experience, no...
Judge: Wis. DOJ Must Release the Names of Every Certified LEO in the State
A Dane County circuit judge ruled that the Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names, ages, badge numbers and employment histories of every certified law‑enforcement officer in the state. The decision follows a lawsuit by the Badger Project and...
Students Injured in Brown University Shooting Sue School over Alleged Security Failures
Three injured Brown University students have filed lawsuits alleging the Ivy League school ignored warnings about the shooter and failed to provide adequate security. The Dec. 13 shooting left two students dead and nine wounded, and the plaintiffs claim campus police...
Officers Awarded $14.6M After Jury Finds LAPD Retaliated Against Them for Reporting Training Safety Issues
A Los Angeles Superior Court jury found that the LAPD retaliated against four officers who raised safety concerns at the department’s Edward M. Davis firearms training facility, awarding them nearly $15 million in damages. The officers, senior firearms instructors and veteran...