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Drone Limits Become Law
Police agencies in five states already have drones, and lawmakers want to make sure protections are in place before more agencies spend more money. Which cities already have drones? more
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D.C. Crime Lab: An Experiment in Forensic Science (Second of Two Parts)
Washington, D.C. has had its fair share of crime lab problems. Will a new agency get the District back on track? more
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Do Police Need Search Warrants for Drug-Sniffing Dogs?
States asked the U.S. Supreme Court this week to let them use drug-sniffing dogs to investigate homes and cars without warrants. more
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Law Enforcement Predicts Dire Impact from Automatic Cuts
Law enforcement officers fear that if the automatic funding cuts, known as sequestration, take effect on Jan.2, 2013, layoffs and program closures are sure to follow, according to a survey from the National Criminal Justice Association and the Vera Institute of Justice. more
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Courts Differ on Police Use of DNA
Taking DNA samples from suspects immediately upon arrest is an increasingly common law enforcement practice. But some courts have ruled it unconstitutional. more
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Battle Against Stalking Escalates
Concerns over in-person and online stalking have led lawmakers to create new orders of protection. But enforcement is often up to the victims and most don’t pursue it. more
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Stimulus Prompts Debate Over Police Funds
State and local law enforcement officials are anxiously watching the congressional wrangling over President Obama's economic stimulus plan, hoping for an infusion of nearly $4 billion in federal funds even as critics say the money would be spent with little oversight and actually could hurt state and local budgets in the long term.more -
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Federal Spending Plan Slashes Anti-Crime Grants
Law enforcement officials across the country are lambasting the federal spending plan approved by President Bush on Dec. 26, warning that a 67-percent decrease in funding for targeted state and local criminal justice initiatives imperils public safety.more