/tags/police police en-US Copyright Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:47:18 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-07-26/oregons-south-coast-sheriffs-offices-reckon-with-less-money-plan-for-new-tax-measures Proposed tax measures in Coos and Curry counties to fund law enforcement services failed in May. Now sheriff’s offices are dealing with the consequences. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:47:18 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-07-26/oregons-south-coast-sheriffs-offices-reckon-with-less-money-plan-for-new-tax-measures Justin Higginbottom /politics-government/2024-06-26/jackson-county-sheriffs-office-surveys-voters-for-new-jail In 2020, voters overwhelmingly rejected a tax to pay for a new jail in Jackson County. Now authorities are revisiting the project. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:39:23 GMT /politics-government/2024-06-26/jackson-county-sheriffs-office-surveys-voters-for-new-jail Justin Higginbottom /politics-government/2024-04-30/police-arrest-protesters-at-cal-poly-humboldt-campus-remains-closed University administration said that 25 protesters were arrested early Tuesday morning on the Arcata campus. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:17:27 GMT /politics-government/2024-04-30/police-arrest-protesters-at-cal-poly-humboldt-campus-remains-closed Roman Battaglia, Kelby McIntosh /politics-government/2024-02-22/grants-pass-pushes-decision-on-food-and-beverage-tax-to-voters-in-november Grants Pass approved a utility fee to fund public safety services on Wednesday. But council members warn that likely isn’t a long-term solution. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:45:54 GMT /politics-government/2024-02-22/grants-pass-pushes-decision-on-food-and-beverage-tax-to-voters-in-november Justin Higginbottom /law-and-justice/2023-08-17/california-police-body-camera-footage-cant-take-the-place-of-witness-testimony-court-rules More California police departments are deploying body cameras. A new court ruling restricts how prosecutors can use footage of witness accounts at trial. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:40:16 GMT /law-and-justice/2023-08-17/california-police-body-camera-footage-cant-take-the-place-of-witness-testimony-court-rules Nigel Duara /politics-government/2023-06-27/oregon-lawmakers-passed-array-of-criminal-justice-bills-in-tumultuous-session Oregon legislators addressed sex crimes, street racing, ghost guns and other public safety issues but did not fund a legal service for victims. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:23:03 GMT /politics-government/2023-06-27/oregon-lawmakers-passed-array-of-criminal-justice-bills-in-tumultuous-session Ben Botkin /law-and-justice/2023-06-01/california-senate-approves-bill-to-limit-police-stops-for-headlights-expired-registration Sen. Steven Bradford’s SB50 would prohibit police from pulling someone over for a minor infraction related to lighting, registration or license plates alone. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:34:47 GMT /law-and-justice/2023-06-01/california-senate-approves-bill-to-limit-police-stops-for-headlights-expired-registration Nicole Nixon /law-and-justice/2023-05-25/nearly-2-dozen-oregonians-died-in-police-use-of-force-incidents-in-2022 Oregon lawmakers hear preview to the state’s first use-of-force report. Thu, 25 May 2023 12:56:45 GMT /law-and-justice/2023-05-25/nearly-2-dozen-oregonians-died-in-police-use-of-force-incidents-in-2022 Ben Botkin /law-and-justice/2023-05-18/california-promised-a-fair-review-of-her-sons-death-by-police-now-shes-asking-them-to-drop-it A 2021 state law took investigations into California police shootings out of the hands of local cops. Now, some families say the new system is agonizing in its own way. Thu, 18 May 2023 22:28:12 GMT /law-and-justice/2023-05-18/california-promised-a-fair-review-of-her-sons-death-by-police-now-shes-asking-them-to-drop-it Nigel Duara /housing/2023-05-11/ashland-opens-overnight-sleeping-area-for-houseless-residents The City of Ashland is opening a campground for houseless individuals. Opening it will allow Ashland police to enforce a previously paused camping ban. Thu, 11 May 2023 23:16:39 GMT /housing/2023-05-11/ashland-opens-overnight-sleeping-area-for-houseless-residents Roman Battaglia