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Federal Judge Raises Questions About State Police Overtime Scandal
A federal judge who's handling the case of one state trooper seems to be pushing federal prosecutors to broaden their investigation. -
Somali-American Refugee Recognized With FBI's Community Leadership Award
39-year-Old Deeqo Jibril is being recognized for building a bridge of communication between her Somali community in Roxbury and local law enforcement. -
Minneapolis Jury Finds Ex-Police Officer Guilty In Fatal Shooting Of Unarmed Woman
After three weeks of testimony, jurors deliberated for 11 hours. The case involved a woman who called 911 to report a crime near her home, and was shot when, unarmed, she approached the police car. -
Why Are Boston Area Firefighters Called 'Jakes'?
Loyal listener Roberta "Bobbie" Brown wanted to know and reached out to WGBH's Curiosity Desk for answers. -
Despite Suffolk DA's Agenda, Boston Police Chief Gross Says He'll Decide For Himself On Arrests
Gross says Rollins should use her discretion, and that he will use his. -
Trooper Killed By Tire Remembered For Putting Others First
Maine State Police Det. Ben Campbell died last Wednesday while assisting a motorist. -
Chicago Mayor-Elect Lori Lightfoot Says City Has 'Fractured Relationship' With Police
Lightfoot, the city's first black female mayor, told NPR that Chicago's police department has "left many people feeling like the police are an illegitimate occupying force." -
SJC Hears Appeals In Boston PD Employment Discrimination Case
The Supreme Justice Court is considering the case of a man who was denied a job with the Boston Police Department after a faulty drug test. -
State's Highest Court To Weigh In On Controversial Hair Drug Test Used By The Boston Police
Using hair to test for drugs has been derided by critics as flawed and racially biased for more than a decade, but the city is still using it. -
Do Police Really Have A Quota For Traffic Tickets? If They Did, It Would Probably Be Illegal
It may not be a myth after all. Federal prosecutors say the disbanded Massachusetts State Police Troop E implemented a quote system for traffic tickets. But is it actually illegal?
