Police

Former County Police Officer Awarded $400,000 in Landmark Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Prince George’s Police Department

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UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — A former police officer in Prince George’s County, Maryland has been awarded nearly $400,000 by a federal jury after she accused her lieutenant of sexual assault and subsequent retaliation for reporting it. Kara McMurray testified during the two-week trial in U.S. District Court that after she reported the assault in 2019, she faced bullying and harassment from fellow officers, forcing her to leave the department in 2021. The former lieutenant, Richard Tallant, was found guilty of a second-degree sex offense in 2019 and sentenced to seven years in prison. However, he … Read more

State Grand Jury Rules Out Criminal Charges for Elizabeth Police Officer in Fatal Shooting Controversy

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Elizabeth, New Jersey – A state grand jury has decided not to bring criminal charges against a police officer from Elizabeth in connection with a fatal shooting. The decision was announced on Wednesday, after the grand jury reviewed evidence and testimony regarding the incident. The shooting occurred in December when the officer encountered a suspect during an investigation. According to reports, the officer fired his weapon, resulting in the death of the suspect. The shooting prompted an internal investigation within the Elizabeth Police Department, followed by a probe from the county prosecutor’s office. Although the … Read more

State Leadership Silent on Immigration Enforcement, Leaving Police Departments in Limbo

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Dallas, Texas – The debate over immigration enforcement in Texas has put local law enforcement agencies in a difficult position. With back-and-forth rulings on the state’s immigration law, some agencies are left uncertain about how to proceed. The lack of clarity and resources have left them questioning the responsibilities they should shoulder. One sheriff has even stated that he would require 58 additional deputies to effectively enforce the law. Meanwhile, other law enforcement agencies have hinted that they may choose not to enforce the law altogether. This raises concerns about the limited resources available. House … Read more

Alabama Police Chief Advocates for Stricter Penalties after Woman Fakes Kidnapping

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Hoover police chief, Nick Derzis, expressed his disappointment on Thursday after Carlee Russell admitted to fabricating her kidnapping. Derzis stated that while he was happy the ordeal was over, he was disappointed that there would be no jail time for Russell. Instead, a judge sentenced her to one year of probation, 100 hours of community service, and ordered her to pay nearly $18,000 in restitution. According to Birmingham attorney Eric Guster, the punishment for Russell’s crime is appropriate. Guster noted that in a typical case, jail time would not be given. … Read more