UCLA Criticized for Poor Response to Violent Counterprotest Over Pro-Palestinian Encampment

Los Angeles, California – Late Tuesday night, chaos erupted at UCLA as counterprotesters swarmed the campus, targeting a Palestinian solidarity encampment in a violent clash that left university authorities overwhelmed. According to law enforcement sources, the small number of UCLA police officers present were unable to contain the escalating violence and had to retreat. The … Read more

Yellow Flag Law Criticized in Interim Report on Sagadahoc Sheriff’s Office’s Handling of Mental Health Crisis and Mass Shooting Threats

Lewiston, Maine – A commission investigating the tragic shootings in Lewiston found that the Sagadahoc Sheriff’s Office missed opportunities to prevent the violence. The commission, appointed by Governor Janet Mills, criticized the Sheriff’s Office for not utilizing Maine’s “yellow flag” law, which allows for the temporary removal of firearms from individuals in mental health crisis. … Read more

Police Response to Uvalde School Shooting Criticized by Grieving Parents storming out of City Council Meeting

Uvalde, Texas – Parents of children tragically killed in the Uvalde school shooting showed their frustration and dismay during a city council meeting when an investigator hired by the city defended the police response to the mass shooting that took place at Robb Elementary School on May 24, 2022. The investigator, Jesse Prado from Austin, … Read more