Methuen Names Acting Police Chief Jamie Moore Ahead of Aug. 24 Change
Methuen Capt. Jamie Moore will become acting police chief on Aug. 24 as Chief Scott McNamara retires and the city prepares a permanent-chief search.
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Madison shooting fallout continues as street stays closed, camera plan debated
Madison residents face a continuing street closure, bus diversions and event disruptions as the state investigates a fatal police shooting and a body-camera plan awaits council action.
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Knox County Flock camera plan faces new resistance
Knox County’s planned Flock camera expansion faces new resistance as Mayor Glenn Jacobs and Commissioner Adam Thompson seek more privacy safeguards.
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Mooresville school-bus stop-arm cameras move toward an ordinance, but no fines yet
Iredell commissioners are moving toward school-bus stop-arm cameras in the Mooresville Graded area, but an ordinance, hearing and vendor steps remain.
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Bellflower Deputy-Involved Shooting Leaves Man Dead as Reviews Continue
A man died after Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies shot him July 24 on Artesia Boulevard in Bellflower. Multiple investigations and reviews are underway.
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St. Cloud proposed DOJ grant leaves $60,000 gap in city documents
St. Cloud proposed a competitive DOJ grant for 10 officers, dispatch equipment and a drone, while city documents list different project totals.
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Columbus Flock audit puts police data-sharing rules under scrutiny
Columbus halted statewide Flock data sharing after an audit flagged up to 15,577 potentially immigration-related searches. A public hearing is set for Aug. 10.
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Salt Lake City weighs new rules for police license-plate readers
Salt Lake City is considering local rules for police license-plate readers, including permitted uses, data sharing, officer training and oversight.
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Plymouth water facilities targeted in suspected cyberattack; quality unaffected
Plymouth officials say a suspected cyberattack disrupted cellular communications at two water towers and lift stations, but water quality and levels were unaffected.
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Las Cruces Police Oversight Review Finds Strengths, Recommends Changes
A Las Cruces police oversight review of 21 investigations praised department practices while recommending clearer case reasoning, evidence controls and follow-up.
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Tulsa targets July 31 to close municipal jail and move detainees
Tulsa is targeting July 31 to move most municipal detainees to David L. Moss, but transport, medical screening, oversight and costs remain unsettled.
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Redmond votes to end Flock license-plate reader program
The Redmond City Council voted 7-0 on July 21 to terminate its Flock Safety contract, formally ending a 24-camera ALPR program suspended since November 2025.
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Perris Brush Fire Contained at 12 Acres Near River Road
A Perris brush fire reached 12 acres before full containment July 23 after flames threatened a residence near Celebration Lane and River Road.
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Kissimmee Budget Workshop on July 28 Will Put Priorities in Focus
Kissimmee commissioners will discuss budget priorities July 28 at City Hall, but the workshop is not final adoption and later hearings will shape spending and tax decisions.
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Little Elm Reviews Short-Term Rental Rules After Birthday-Party Shooting
Little Elm officials are reviewing possible short-term-rental enforcement after a minor was injured in a July 17 birthday-party shooting near White Oak Drive.
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Clarksville adopts FY27 budget with $1.01 property-tax rate
Clarksville’s FY2026-27 budget sets a $1.01 property-tax rate, authorizes $178.7 million in General Fund spending and delays several major projects.
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Akron advances proposed Highland Square safety district assessment
Akron City Council advanced a proposed Highland Square district that could assess affected property owners about $100,000 a year for security and upkeep.
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Toledo Police Chief Troendle to Retire Nov. 1; Kevin Braun Named Successor
Toledo Police Chief Michael Troendle plans to retire Nov. 1, with Assistant Chief Kevin Braun named successor after a planned 90-day transition.
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Houston ICE shooting case sees court, U-visa and oversight developments
Houston’s July 7 ICE shooting case has produced a court protection for a potential witness, U-visa assistance for passengers and calls for transparency.
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Highland sales-tax measure enters review before November vote
Highland voters can review arguments and an impartial analysis through July 30 before deciding on a proposed 1% local transactions-and-use tax in November.
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Minot’s proposed 2027 budget would raise taxes, utility charges
Minot’s proposed nearly $218 million 2027 budget would raise property taxes and utility charges while leaving some positions and projects unfunded.
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Oregon Wildfires Put Smoke and National Firefighting Resources in Focus
Oregon’s Rowe Creek Complex remains only partly contained as Red Flag fire weather, evacuation notices and high national firefighting demand raise safety concerns.