Kansas considers more disclosure on officer-involved deaths

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers are considering measures that would require the public disclosure of information from investigations when a law enforcement officer kills someone and isn’t charged with a crime over the death.

Kansas considers more disclosure on officer-involved deaths

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers are considering measures that would require the public disclosure of information from investigations when a law enforcement officer kills someone and isn’t charged with a crime over the death.

March 9, 2016

Rappler case highlights decline of press freedoms globally

NEW YORK (AP) — The conviction of two Philippine journalists for libel is a blow to press freedom and comes as media watchdogs track declines in press freedoms and democratic institutions around the world.

Rappler case highlights decline of press freedoms globally

NEW YORK (AP) — The conviction of two Philippine journalists for libel is a blow to press freedom and comes as media watchdogs track declines in press freedoms and democratic institutions around the world.

No headline

Moses Lake Police Department

Family of man who died in police custody announces $30M suit

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The family of a Black man who died in Tacoma police custody announced Friday they plan to sue the police department for $30 million for his death.

Family of man who died in police custody announces $30M suit

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The family of a Black man who died in Tacoma police custody announced Friday they plan to sue the police department for $30 million for his death.

Family of man who died in police custody announces $30M suit

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The family of a Black man who died in Tacoma police custody announced Friday they plan to sue the police department for $30 million for his death.

Videos unclear on whether cruiser led moped rider to crash

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Police released two new videos Wednesday showing events just before a crash that seriously injured a Black man on a moped that was being followed by a Providence police cruiser — but neither helped resolve whether the cruiser struck the moped, as witnesses have said.

Serbian leader backtracks on virus lockdown after protest

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s president backtracked Wednesday on his plans to reinstate a coronavirus lockdown in Belgrade after thousands protested the move and violently clashed with the police in the capital.

Person arrested for entering secure area at RNC in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Several protesters and a person who illegally entered a secure area before the start of the Republican National Convention have been arrested, convention officials and police said Monday.

Chief: Capitol police were unsure about using force Jan. 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — Police officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection did not properly lock down the building and were unsure of the rules for using deadly force against the rioters, according to the acting chief of the Capitol Police.

Woman leads police on low-speed pursuit

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman might have been under the influence of intoxicants Thursday night when she led police on a slow pursuit through Moses Lake.

Man charged for attempting to elude police

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was charged for giving police a fake name during a traffic stop and attempting to elude a police officer.

Brazil's Bolsonaro denies shielding family from inquiries

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday denied that he attempted during a videotaped Cabinet meeting last month to shield his relatives and friends from federal police investigations.

CWU police expect therapy dog to make positive impacts

ELLENSBURG - The Central Washington University Police Department has a new best friend. And once the rest of campus gets to know him, they will, too. During a brief ceremony on May 30, Chief Jason Berthon-Koch swore in Archie, a therapy dog and the newest member of the police department. In a letter to colleagues, the chief said Archie's primary mission will be to provide support, comfort, and stress relief to CWU students, faculty, and staff — and "lend a helping paw when it matters the most." ...

Commentary: Keeping our communities safe

We are fortunate that our law enforcement continues to serve the people of the 13th District with professionalism, dedication and compassion. The brave men and women behind the badge are an integral part of our communities and are doing everything they can to keep our communities safe with the resources they have, despite the unfortunate restrictions placed on them.

Protests shift to memorializing Floyd amid push for change

ATLANTA (AP) — The tenor of the protests set off by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police has taken a turn from the explosive anger that has fueled the setting of fires, breaking of windows and other violence to a quiet, yet more forceful, grassroots call for more to be done to address racial injustice.

No headline

Moses Lake Police Department