Posts Tagged Police
Northam Considers Bill Limiting Some Use of Military Equipment by Police
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 27, 2020
Governor Ralph Northam is now considering dozens of bills lawmakers sent him during a special session on coronavirus and criminal justice reform. Michael Pope reports about one bill that could limit what kind of military equipment is available to police.
Defund the Police? One Suggestion is to Work Towards Ending the School to Prison Pipeline
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 23, 2020
Calls to defund the police are echoing across the country, but where should the money go? Cat Modlin-Jackson has this report about what it will take to dismantle the school to prison pipeline.
Citing Safety, Police Scanners Across Virginia Go Silent
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 10, 2018
Credit: Paul McCord / Flickr CC
Across Virginia, and the country, police scanners are going quiet — at least for the public. Mallory Noe-Payne reports on the growing trend of encrypting first responder communication.
Taylor Proposal Calls for Partnerships Between Police and Local Communities
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 15, 2018
Recent years have seen a growing sense of distrust between some members of the community and police. Now one Virginia congressman is trying to forge a new sense of cooperation. Michael Pope is on Capitol Hill with the latest.
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From NPR News- Facebook Bans Debunked Claims About COVID-19 Vaccines December 3, 2020The new ban is an expansion of the social network's rules against misinformation that could lead to imminent physical harm. It comes as governments prepare to roll out the first vaccinations.
- Boeing Lands 1st 737 Max Order Since Troubled Plane Was Cleared To Fly Again December 3, 2020Just two weeks ago, U.S. regulators cleared Boeing's 737 Max to fly following the deadly crashes of two of the planes in 2018 and 2019. Now Boeing is reporting an order for 75 of the aircraft.
- How National Security Could Be Upended In The Waning Days Of The Trump Presidency December 3, 2020New York Times journalist Eric Schmitt says the president's threats against Iran and his recent purge at the Pentagon, in which he ousted his secretary of defense, could undermine national security.
- U.S. Imposes Severe Travel Restrictions On Chinese Communist Party Members December 3, 2020The new rules reduce the maximum validity of U.S. business and tourist visas held by party members and their families from 10 years to one month. China calls the action part of a "Cold War mentality."
- Biden Names BlackRock's Brian Deese As His Top Economic Aide December 3, 2020Brian Deese led President Barack Obama's auto rescue and managed Obama's climate policy. But then Deese went to work for an investment giant so many progressives are opposed to his appointment.
- Facebook Bans Debunked Claims About COVID-19 Vaccines December 3, 2020
- From BBC News
- Avonmouth explosion: Four dead in Bristol water works blast December 3, 2020Another person was hurt after a "very loud explosion" was heard from a silo at the site in Bristol.
- Covid-19: UK surpasses 60,000 deaths December 3, 2020Only the US, Brazil, India and Mexico have recorded more coronavirus deaths than the UK.
- Covid-19: UK passes 60,000 deaths and Facebook to ban false vaccine claims December 3, 2020Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening.
- Coronavirus: UK got vaccine first because it's 'a better country', says Gavin Williamson December 3, 2020The EU says vaccines are not a "football competition" after Education Secretary Gavin Williamson's comment.
- Brexit: UK-EU trade talks down to the wire December 3, 2020The UK and EU teams are under pressure to finalise an agreement, as talks continue in London.
- Avonmouth explosion: Four dead in Bristol water works blast December 3, 2020
