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Tag: law enforcement

Efforts to overhaul probation in Pennsylvania were inspired by the case of Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill, seen here with now-Gov. Josh Shapiro. (Photo courtesy of Gov. Josh Shapiro/Commonwealth Media)
Posted inPennsylvania

Why some say an effort to fix Pa.’s outdated probation law does more harm than good

by Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA July 13, 2023July 12, 2023

Like previous attempts, the latest effort to fix Pennsylvania’s outdated probation system has prompted local civil rights advocates to come out against the bill. They argue it does not address pressing issues and could make things worse.

(Photo via iStock)
Posted inInvestigations

Emails show Pittsburgh police officers accessed Clearview facial recognition after BLM protests

by Juliette Rihl May 20, 2021November 5, 2021
(Photo via iStock)
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY

Pittsburgh police are investigating correspondence between Clearview facial recognition and police staff

by Juliette Rihl April 28, 2021April 27, 2021
An illustration of a person in a red uniform with a spit hood covering their face and head. They are strapped into a gray chair by their shoulders and ankles. The background is black with dark blue abstract clouds.
Posted inACJ

‘It always escalated to the chair’: Allegheny County Jail used the restraint chair more than any other county jail in PA.

by Juliette Rihl February 4, 2021November 5, 2021
(Photo via iStock)
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY

Facial recognition use spiked after the Capitol riot. Privacy advocates are leery.

by Juliette Rihl January 15, 2021January 17, 2021
A pile of books on top of a table with an open book on top of the pile.
Posted inMENTAL HEALTH

‘I’m going to be lost now’: ACJ limits inmates’ access to books, raising mental health concerns amid pandemic restrictions

by Juliette Rihl November 18, 2020February 3, 2021
(Photo via iStock)
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY

PA Attorney General’s office used trial of controversial facial recognition tech Clearview, emails show

by Juliette Rihl October 12, 2020February 12, 2021
(Photo via Shutterstock)
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY

Allegheny County Council considers bill regulating facial recognition and other surveillance technologies

by Juliette Rihl October 7, 2020February 12, 2021
(Photo via iStock)
Posted inInvestigations

Emails show Allegheny County district attorney’s office used trial of controversial facial recognition technology Clearview

by Juliette Rihl July 16, 2020November 5, 2021
Posted inInvestigations, PUBLIC SAFETY

Why is the FBI’s count of local homicides wrong? Some police departments aren’t properly reporting.

by Jeffrey Benzing July 5, 2017August 8, 2019
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