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Albuquerque Police Chief Highlights Effective Legislative Hits for Public Safety

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SANTA FE, N.M. — The last legislative session in New Mexico saw a mix of hits and misses when it comes to bills related to public safety, according to Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina. While some bills did not make the cut, others, like House Bill 175, successfully secured funding for new technology and infrastructure for law enforcement throughout the state. Thanks to this funding, the police department has been able to invest in additional license plate readers, interface technology to integrate their systems, and more cameras, as highlighted by Chief Medina. In addition … Read more

Missouri Police Chief Calls for Stronger Animal Abuse Laws After Shocking Video of Dog Trainer’s Mistreatment

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PLEASANT HILL, Mo. – The police chief of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, is advocating for stricter animal abuse laws in the state following the circulation of a viral video depicting a dog trainer mistreating a German shepherd. Matt Fiala, the trainer shown in the video, now faces three municipal charges, with neighbors urging authorities to pursue further state charges. In the two-minute video, Fiala can be seen locking the dog in a crate before repeatedly throwing a green bucket, assumed to contain water, at the confined animal. At one point, he overturns the crate and kicks … Read more

Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier Takes the Helm as Chief Judge of Orleans Parish Criminal Court

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – Orleans Parish Criminal District Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier has been appointed as the new chief judge of the criminal court. The two-year appointment began on January 1, as disclosed in a news release received on Tuesday. Flemings-Davillier, 54, takes over from Judge Robin Pittman, who held the post for the past two years and continues to serve on the bench. Flemings-Davillier brings over a decade of experience to her new role. She previously presided as judge in Orleans Parish Juvenile Court from 2010 to 2012 and also served as Deputy Chief Judge … Read more

Former Israeli Supreme Court Chief Aharon Barak Appointed to ICJ Panel for Genocide Case Against Israel

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The city of Jerusalem, Israel has appointed former Supreme Court president Aharon Barak as its representative on the 15-member panel of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The ICJ is set to hear a genocide allegation against Israel filed by South Africa. Barak, 87, will be Israel’s advocate during the trial, which will begin on January 11. This appointment comes despite opposition from members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, who disagree with Barak’s past criticisms of judicial reform efforts. During his tenure as president, Barak was known for his strong defense of the “otherness” … Read more