Combat

Governor Gavin Newsom Proposes Tougher Laws to Combat Organized Theft and Protect Small Businesses in California

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San Diego, California – Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing for new legislation to combat organized theft and strengthen law enforcement across California. The aim of these new laws is to hold criminals accountable and increase penalties in order to address the widespread issue of retail theft and other crimes. Small business owners in San Diego County have been particularly affected by this problem. Octavio Vazquez, an employee at Luigi Vera, a local boutique, expressed his frustration, stating, “Nobody does anything. Nobody wants to risk their lives.” Vazquez shared his own experience of a recent robbery, … Read more

Florida Takes Action to Combat Human Trafficking: Moving Toward a Future with Zero Victims

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Tallahassee, Fla. – The fight against human trafficking in Florida is gaining momentum as state lawmakers strive to reduce the number of victims. Every year, over 1,000 individuals are identified as victims of this heinous crime in the state. This alarming statistic has prompted action from Florida’s Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez, who believes that there is still much work to be done. Florida stands out in terms of the number of human trafficking cases reported, with nearly 3,000 calls made to the National Human Trafficking hotline in 2021. The voices behind these calls are survivors … Read more

California Governor proposes tough new laws to combat rising retail theft epidemic amidst public outrage

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CANOGA PARK, Calif. – Thieves caused chaos at the Nordstrom store in the Westfield Topanga mall on Saturday, stealing an estimated $60,000 to $100,000 worth of merchandise. The brazen robbery, captured on video and widely shared on social media, has prompted Governor Gavin Newsom to call for new laws targeting retail thieves. In response to the rising number of robberies, Governor Newsom has proposed a legislative framework that aims to crack down on “professional thieves.” The framework includes increasing felony penalties and prison time for individuals involved in reselling stolen goods. The governor also plans … Read more

Former Lawrenceville Police Captain Runs for Sheriff to Combat Atlanta Crime Wave

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LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – A former police captain in Lawrenceville, Georgia is now running for sheriff in Morgan County, with a platform focused on protecting the county from the increasing crime rates in nearby Atlanta, according to his campaign website. The former captain, Ryan Morgan, left the Lawrenceville Police Department in December 2021 amidst allegations of sexual harassment. The subsequent investigation found that both Morgan and the police chief at the time, Timothy Wallis, had harassed Captain Tawnya Gilovanni, who was the department’s first female command staff member. The investigation report also revealed the existence of … Read more