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Illinois lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that would set statewide rules for the use of police body cameras. The bipartisan measure OK'd…
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An Illinois proposal would provide funding for police body cameras.The measure creates procedures for arrests and traffic stops, including pedestrian…
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In the wake of officer-involved deaths in Ferguson, Baltimore and New York City, Springfield is looking at how to change Illinois laws regarding police…
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It doesn’t take much time at all, fractions of a second, to be marked and mapped, recorded and reported.The automatic license plate reader cameras don’t…
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Cameras that collect information on license plates are thought by some to be an overreach of government. A proposal in the Illinois legislature would…
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Police officers have used pepper spray at least 110 times in Alabama public schools, often for infractions of school rules (disrespectful comments, minor…
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The question of just what happened in Ferguson, Missouri before the shooting death of Michael Brown has renewed a push in Illinois to equip police with…
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Republican candidate Bruce Rauner continues trying to soften his image when it comes to government employees. This comes after he won the nomination in…
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It has been just over half a year since Illinois made it illegal to talk on your phone while driving without the use of a hands-free device. There are…
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A new law signed Wednesday is intended to keep police officers safe, by requiring they get protective gear.A bulletproof vest will become part of an…