Criminal Law

New Mexico Officer Accidentally Shoots and Kills Himself
Albuquerque police Lt. Todd Parkins tragically died Wednesday morning after he shot himself in the chest by accident. Parkins, a veteran police officer married to a former police officer, accidentally discharged his weapon when he was putting it into a home safe...

Could this officer's death have been prevented
A Virginia man shoots and kills a police officer who was trying to force a way into the man's house during a raid. The man, who smoked pot but had no prior record, is now facing a first-degree murder charge,...

California Police Officer Shoots and Kills DUI Suspect
In what could well prove the basis for a lawsuit, a Sheriff’s sergeant in Sacramento shot and killed a driver believed to be drunk. The shooting Saturday around 5 p.m. When the officer arrived, the driver was parked nearby...

Easton Pennsylvania Trying To Settle $20 Million Lawsuit After Police Officer Matthew Renninger Shoots And Kills Officer Jesse Sollman By Accident In Police Station
EASTON, PA - Settlement negotiations have begun in a $20 million lawsuit filed by the widow of an Easton police officer who was fatally shot by a colleague. Attorneys began the negotations this week...

Veteran Hendersonville Tennesse Police Officer William C. Pelfrey III Does The Right Thing And Shoots And Kills Himself After Domestic Incident And Suspension
HENDERSONVILLE, TENNESSEE - Police said a veteran Hendersonville police officer under investigation has shot and killed himself at his home. Police Chief Terry S. Frizzell said William C...

Off Duty Costa Mesa California Police Officer Shoots Two, Kills One In Temecula Mexican Restaurant - Details Hidden From Taxpayers
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA - One person was killed Saturday night and three others wounded in a shooting involving an off-duty police officer, sheriff’s deputies said. A fight broke out at a Mexican restaurant at about 7:20 p...

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Career Choices
Descriptions of law enforcement occupations

Rightwing Extremism
Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment

Department of Homeland Security, FBI, and Social Security Administration
allegedly denied social security insurance to disabled and elderly immigrants.

Officer Firing Upheld
Pueblo pays $20,000 settlement to rightfully discharged officer.

Island Express
Helicopter Crash Kills Three, Injures three

Social Security Loses Class Action, Will Pay $500 Million in Benefits
Social Security Loses Class Action, Will Pay $500 Million in Benefits

Security One
accused of selling faulty alarms

Bank Website Security
New Report Finds Widespread Flaws