Associated Press LONGVIEW, Texas — Police say a man stole steaks from an East Texas Wal-Mart then tossed some of the meat from his vehicle as authorities pursued him in a high-speed chase. Police say the pursuit began around 11 a.m. Wednesday after the suspect fled the store in Longview, in Gregg and Harrison counties, […]
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Ohio bill requires police body camera rules made public
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio House committee is debating a bipartisan bill requiring law enforcement agencies to have rules governing the use of body cameras. Cities such as Cleveland and others around Ohio have purchased body cameras for police departments or are considering them, but there is no statewide requirement. Legislation from Reps. […]
Calif. Legislature advances gun-control measures
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California legislative panel has approved seven gun-control bills. Democrats on the Senate Public Safety Committee voted Tuesday to require that people who make homemade guns get a background check and apply for a serial number. Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon says the bill would help police track […]