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19
Jul 2010
In an effort to close its budget deficit, the Golden State is planning to release thousands of inmates before their time is served, leaving many wondering: Will the plan sacrifice public safety?
Paul Weber, the president of the LAPD...
18
Jul 2010
Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca says budget cuts have significantly slowed his agency's analysis of narcotics evidence.
The average backlog in 2009, before the cuts, was 256 cases. That number has more than tripled, swelling to 920...
17
Jul 2010
Police Lt. Vincent Testa displays weapons recovered after the shooting of Officer Kevin Livewell. Deputy Police Commissioner Richard Ross said the collection of arms was "absolutely scary." (Peter Mucha / Staff)
Police recovered a "...
16
Jul 2010
Colorado restricts illegal immigrants from receiving in-state tuition. Nebraska requires verification of immigration status to obtain public benefits. In Tennessee, knowingly presenting a false ID card to get a job is a misdemeanor.
A...