Gun Violence & Public Safety

2+ hour ago   (243+ words) The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the suspects in a business burglary that occurred in Southwest. On Friday, September 11, 2026 at approximately 12:50 a.m., the suspects forcefully entered the through the roof of closed commercial business in…...

5+ hour, 8+ min ago   (359+ words) CLEVELAND — Cleveland police are crediting a new sense of trust from the community for a significant drop in violent crime across the city. According to new numbers released by the department, criminal homicides are down 44%, felonious assaults have dropped 13%, robberies…...

7+ hour, 37+ min ago   (146+ words) Join New Hope Midcoast, the regional Domestic Violence Resource Center, for a presentation on recently passed Maine Red Flag Laws with Margaret Groban. Groban will review Red and Yellow Flag processes, identify points of overlap and key differences, and walk…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (77+ words) Dancing, good food, and great company! Commissioner Cox and Officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) and B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) wrapped up the summer with those we serve at the annual Senior Ball at the Unity Club in Dorchester. The evening was filled with…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (85+ words) Boston Police Department (.gov) Walking together for peace. Members of the BPD Command Staff and officers from District B-3 (Dorchester/Mattapan) joined local faith leaders and community members at Harambee Park for a Unity Peace Walk. The group walked together while…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (371+ words) Susquehanna County Independent Chris was a 13-year old boy living in Pittsburgh when the police caught him unlawfully possessing a firearm A juvenile petition was filed against him in April 2026, and he was placed in a juvenile detention facility pending…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (268+ words) Brakpan police officers participated in Casual Day on September 4 in support of people living with disabilities. This initiative, observed on the first Friday of September, encourages employees to wear casual clothes instead of their uniform to show solidarity with persons…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (50+ words) A City That Works: Falling violence gives Chicago a chance to build lasting public safety Crain's Chicago Business A City That Works: Falling violence gives Chicago a chance to build lasting public safety These 14 families wield influence across Chicago and…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (90+ words) tippahnews.com The Mississippi Capitol Police announced it is recruiting a crime scene investigator and set a Sept. 18, 2026, application deadline, the agency said. The agency said the role involves working crime scenes and handling evidence. The posting encourages applicants with…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (146+ words) BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Common Council will hold its first facilitated public safety deliberation session on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Organized in partnership with the Community Justice and Mediation Center (CJAM), the meeting is…...