South American gang leader accused of 23 homicides in home country captured following illegal entry into US

ENDICOTT, N.Y. – Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents on Wednesday captured a foreign gang leader who is accused of committing nearly two dozen homicides in his home country, according to reports. Peruvian national Gianfranco Torres-Navarro, 38, entered the United States illegally near Roma, Texas, on May 16, federal authorities confirmed. Before officials knew of Read More >

Minnesota murder rate up 50% since 2019, aggravated assault and motor vehicle theft have also increased

By Luke Sprinkel The murder rate in Minnesota has increased 50% since 2019, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). Yesterday, the BCA released the 2023 Uniform Crime Report for the State of Minnesota. The report tracks a variety of annual crime statistics including murder, rape, aggravated assault, motor vehicle theft, Read More >

Stop! Police!

(NPA) – No prosecution of a police officer for a use of force (UOF) event in the line of duty should be allowed without the testimony of an expert in the complexity of decision-making. That wouldn’t absolve every officer in every UOF, because some deaths and injuries are not justifiable, but tragedies of unjust prosecution Read More >

A Transparent Partnership Built for Wellness

In a technology focused northern California police department, Officer Henderson found himself with a unique assignment. His mission was to evaluate a groundbreaking piece of equipment, the Officer Community Policing Monitor (OCPM), a multifunctional device designed to revolutionize the face of law enforcement wellness and community engagement. The OCPM, a wrist-worn device integrated with an Read More >