/tags/police-reform police reform en-US WLRN Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:00:00 GMT /local-news/2023-02-15/palm-beach-county-sheriffs-office-is-finally-equipping-its-deputies-with-body-cameras Palm Beach County Sheriff Office finally equipping its deputies with body-cameras. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:00:00 GMT /local-news/2023-02-15/palm-beach-county-sheriffs-office-is-finally-equipping-its-deputies-with-body-cameras Wilkine Brutus /news/2022-06-22/chicago-police-will-no-longer-be-allowed-to-chase-people-on-foot The new policy gives the department permanent rules about when officers can and can't engage in an activity that can endanger themselves, those they're chasing and bystanders. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:15:19 GMT /news/2022-06-22/chicago-police-will-no-longer-be-allowed-to-chase-people-on-foot The Associated Press /news/2022-05-25/biden-has-a-new-executive-order-on-policing-2-years-after-george-floyd-was-killed The order will be signed Wednesday, the second anniversary of the murder of George Floyd while in police custody. But it only applies to federal law enforcement — not local forces Wed, 25 May 2022 10:41:44 GMT /news/2022-05-25/biden-has-a-new-executive-order-on-policing-2-years-after-george-floyd-was-killed Martin Kaste /news/2022-04-05/supreme-court-makes-it-easier-to-sue-the-police-for-malicious-prosecution The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday made it easier to sue police and prosecutors for malicious prosecution. But the decision still leaves in place other barriers to such lawsuits. Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:08:48 GMT /news/2022-04-05/supreme-court-makes-it-easier-to-sue-the-police-for-malicious-prosecution Nina Totenberg /news/2021-12-22/kentucky-task-force-recommends-search-warrant-changes-after-breonna-taylors-death The state attorney general said the reforms, including additional training, search warrant tracking and other safety measures could serve as "a national model." Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:34:57 GMT /news/2021-12-22/kentucky-task-force-recommends-search-warrant-changes-after-breonna-taylors-death Vanessa Romo /2021-10-18/the-u-s-supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-officers-accused-of-excessive-force Advocates have called for the court or Congress to reform the qualified immunity doctrine, the controversial legal defense that protects police from liability when accused of misconduct. Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:33:38 GMT /2021-10-18/the-u-s-supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-officers-accused-of-excessive-force Becky Sullivan /news/2021-07-16/illinois-is-the-first-state-to-tell-police-they-cant-lie-to-minors-in-interrogations Under a law that goes into effect in January 2022, officials can't use common manipulative tactics, including offering leniency or suggesting that incriminating evidence exists, to people under 18. Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:45:25 GMT /news/2021-07-16/illinois-is-the-first-state-to-tell-police-they-cant-lie-to-minors-in-interrogations Jaclyn Diaz /2021-07-06/biden-tries-to-balance-calls-to-reform-the-police-amid-more-mass-shootings Joe Biden has a long personal relationship with law enforcement, dating back to his work on the 1990s crime bill. But it's not clear those ties will help him in the current debate over police reform. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:02:00 GMT /2021-07-06/biden-tries-to-balance-calls-to-reform-the-police-amid-more-mass-shootings Asma Khalid /2021-06-10/the-politics-of-feeding-the-hungry-police-k-9-investigation-remembering-pulse Two non-profits in South Florida, both focused on food insecurity, are battling for federal dollars. A new Sun Sentinel investigation looks into how police K-9s are used for arrest. Plus, healing continues five years after the Pulse shooting. Thu, 10 Jun 2021 22:29:58 GMT /2021-06-10/the-politics-of-feeding-the-hungry-police-k-9-investigation-remembering-pulse Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Chris Remington /podcast/sundial/2021-05-27/south-florida-one-year-after-george-floyds-murder-miami-beach-preps-for-memorial-day-weekend Reflecting on the racial justice movement a year after George Floyd’s death and Miami Beach prepares for massive crowds this Memorial Day. Thu, 27 May 2021 22:15:06 GMT /podcast/sundial/2021-05-27/south-florida-one-year-after-george-floyds-murder-miami-beach-preps-for-memorial-day-weekend Leslie Ovalle Atkinson