GAO finds DOE lacks clear standards for contractor oversight
A GAO audit found DOE lacks measurable standards for judging contractor assurance systems at three nuclear-cleanup sites, leaving key recommendations open.
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Houston Fire Department appoints new executive chief and fire marshal
Marion Spann and Byron Robinson move into senior Houston Fire Department roles after a September 10 announcement by Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz.
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Yankee Stadium Cooling Tower Shows Preliminary Legionella DNA During South Bronx Investigation
A preliminary test found Legionella DNA in a Yankee Stadium cooling tower during New York City’s South Bronx investigation, but officials have not linked the stadium to any illness.
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Detroit City Council weighs heat protections for people held at the Detroit Detention Center
Detroit council scheduled a September 14 review of heat mitigation at the Detroit Detention Center, where the lack of central air and a long-term cooling plan remain unresolved.
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Richmond plans Flock camera renewal as audit violation raises privacy questions
Richmond plans to renew its 99-camera Flock license-plate-reader system through at least 2027, according to Axios, while a first-quarter audit found one violation of RPD’s data-sharing policy.
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GAO says Secret Service policy gaps left threat decisions poorly documented
A new GAO review found gaps in how the Secret Service documents security decisions, reviews policies and updates a 1991 agreement with State.
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AP Review Raises Questions About DOJ Protest Felony Charges
An AP review of 102 federal felony-assault cases against protesters found most ended without felony convictions, raising questions about evidence and charging.
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ICE hiring faces scrutiny after whistleblower alleges weakened vetting
A newly reported complaint alleges ICE made offers and began training some recruits before basic vetting was complete during a 12,000-person hiring surge.
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FBI Raises Rewards in More Than 50 Indian Country Cases
The FBI’s Voices Not Forgotten initiative sets higher rewards for qualifying unsolved cases and gives the public a map and official tip instructions.
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Orlando prepares to consider $1.88 billion budget with no property-tax rate increase
Orlando’s proposed $1.88 billion FY 2026-27 budget would keep the millage rate unchanged, add 44 police and fire first responders and fund roads, sidewalks, traffic signals, parks and neighborhood programs.
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Judge denies bond for man accused in Charlotte officer shooting
Dionte McCracking was denied bond Sept. 10 after a suspicious-vehicle call led to an officer shooting on Enderly Road, according to CMPD and local court reporting.
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San Diego Council to Weigh Proposed Local-Control Resolution for Autonomous Vehicles
San Diego City Council will consider Item 201 on September 14, a proposed resolution seeking more local authority over autonomous passenger services and stronger protections for workers and public safety.
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Seattle mayor and council clash over gun-violence strategy after Belltown shootings
Seattle City Council members are set to consider a gun-violence resolution Sept. 15 as Mayor Katie Wilson questions a proposed $418,000 focused-deterrence pilot.
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Atlanta Accepts Fulton County’s $68 Million Offer for City Jail, But Sale Is Not Final
Mayor Andre Dickens accepted Fulton County’s $68 million offer for the Atlanta City Detention Center on September 8, but Atlanta and Fulton County still must approve the proposed transaction.
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Columbus pauses Flock license-plate-reader program after alleged misuse
Columbus has paused new Flock license-plate-reader data collection after alleged officer misuse, launching an audit before the city’s December contract deadline.
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South Bronx Legionnaires’ Cluster Leaves One Dead as City Tests Cooling Towers
New York City is investigating a likely Legionnaires’ disease cluster in Melrose and Morrisania after five diagnoses and one death were reported as of September 10.
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University of Minnesota plans to remove West Bank license-plate camera after privacy backlash
The University of Minnesota said it planned to remove a recently installed Flock camera near Minneapolis’ West Bank within a week, after criticism over surveillance, data access and public notice.
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Federal agents arrest Cincinnati man in case alleging links to 3 shootings
Federal prosecutors say firearms recovered from a Cincinnati man may connect a February homicide and two later shootings, but the allegations remain unproven.
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I-5 southbound closure is now in effect through Portland’s Rose Quarter
Southbound I-5 is closed between Portland’s I-405 and I-84 interchanges for up to five weeks, adding route and timing challenges for commuters, freight operators, schools, businesses and Rose Quarter visitors.
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ICE arrests reached a second-term high of 49,571 in July
ICE arrests hit 49,571 in July, the highest monthly total of Trump’s second term, as community arrests and state-local partnerships grew.
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FBI shifts to case-by-case review for some applicants with prostitution history
The FBI is ending an automatic hiring bar for some applicants with past prostitution-related conduct, but recent, repeated and trust-related cases remain barriers.
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DOJ watchdog examines DEA decisions on suspected fentanyl shipments
A Justice Department watchdog is examining whether DEA investigators consistently balanced immediate public safety against longer-term trafficking cases.