Temple council approves $233,040 police purchase across 2026 and 2027
Temple’s City Council approved a police-department purchase totaling $233,040, with $184,500 allocated in 2026 and $48,540 scheduled for 2027.
Crime, Courts & Public Safety
Crime, policing, courts, fire and emergency response, investigations, corrections, and public safety.
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Methuen names Jamie Moore acting police chief ahead of Aug. 24 retirement
Captain Jamie Moore will become Methuen’s acting police chief when Scott McNamara retires Aug. 24, 2026, as the city begins a search for a successor.
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Mount Prospect Police Arrest Man Accused of Attacking Cars With Pipe
Mount Prospect police announced a July 23 arrest after a man was accused of attacking multiple vehicles with a pipe. Court details remain unavailable.
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Illinois State Police Investigate In-Custody Death in Oak Lawn
Illinois State Police are investigating an in-custody death after Oak Lawn officers arrested a 43-year-old Lisle man on July 20.
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One Killed, Two Injured in San Jose Shooting
A shooting in San Jose killed one person and injured two others on Aug. 7. A temporary shelter-in-place order in Alum Rock was later lifted.
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Memphis courts remain closed at 201 Poplar as repairs continue
Memphis Municipal and Shelby County General Sessions courts remained closed for a fifth day July 16 as crews repaired flooding damage at 201 Poplar.
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Columbus Breaks Ground on Hilltop Police Substation
Construction has begun on a two-story, 13,500-square-foot Columbus police substation at 1860 Sullivant Ave., with an opening planned for November 2026.
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Baltimore Launches Second Community Action Lab in Southeast
Baltimore has launched a second Community Action Lab, giving Southeastern District residents a paid 12-week role in safety and neighborhood improvement work.
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Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw Retires After 30 Years
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw retired Aug. 6 after more than 30 years with the city and department, leaving a leadership transition.
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Seattle Police Chief Steve Barnes Resigns After Festival Shooting Criticism
Seattle Police Chief Steve Barnes resigned July 30 after criticism of the city’s response and delayed release of information following a fatal Bite of Seattle shootout.
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Washington Crime-Data System Faces Reported Control Breakdown
WTOP reported a systemic breakdown of internal controls in Washington’s crime-statistics system, leaving the scope and effect on published figures unresolved.
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Justice Department opens FY2026 grant opportunity to strengthen security at houses of worship
The Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Assistance has opened a FY2026 grant opportunity for eligible faith-based organizations and religious nonprofits seeking support for security measures.
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CPSC recalls OeyUoc pool drain covers sold on Amazon over entrapment and drowning hazards
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says OeyUoc pool drain covers sold exclusively through Amazon pose entrapment and drowning hazards and violate federal pool-safety law.
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Justice Department Files First Case in New Alien Terrorist Removal Court
The Justice Department says it filed the first case in the new court, seeking to remove a 47-year-old Fort Worth woman accused of supporting family plans for an Election Day shooting.
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D.C. Circuit says Trump administration improperly terminated multibillion-dollar climate fund
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration acted improperly when it terminated a Biden-era program intended to finance clean-energy projects.
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Fountain Valley Makes Police Hiring Incentives Permanent
Fountain Valley will keep offering bonuses to police officers and dispatchers after a recruitment pilot brought 16 new personnel to the department.
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Burleson police headquarters expansion remains on track for fall 2027
Construction is advancing on Burleson’s police headquarters expansion and remodel, a voter-approved project with a reported budget above $46 million.
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Court appoints receiver for Riverside motel cited for crime, violations
A Riverside court has appointed a receiver to take control of Riverside Inn & Suites after the city cited alleged narcotics activity and code violations.
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Salt Lake City Council weighs limits on police plate readers
Salt Lake City officials are considering rules for automated license-plate readers, raising questions about police access, data retention and privacy safeguards.
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Orlando School-Zone Speed Cameras Begin Enforcement Aug. 11
Orlando will begin enforcing speed limits with cameras in designated school zones on Aug. 11, after police review images before citations are issued.
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Nashville Council Approves More Police Patrols on WeGo Transit
Nashville’s Metro Council approved an agreement to increase police presence on WeGo, with transit security backed by $3.5 million in FY2026 funding.
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Houston Fatal ICE Shooting Prompts Calls for Independent Probe
A Houston man was fatally shot during an ICE vehicle stop July 7. His family wants an independent investigation as federal and local reviews proceed.