A Look At Use Of Force Data: 22 Law Enforcement AgenciesOctober 1, 2015 | Bob Moffitt | Marnette FederisCapital Public Radio filed California Public Records Act requests for details on use of force incidents with 22 law enforcement agencies in the greater Sacramento region. We found each department tracks the data differently.
Experts: Data On Policing Practices Inconsistent Throughout U.S.October 1, 2015 | Marnette FederisCalls for greater police accountability have grown louder in recent years. Yet experts say there’s not enough consistent data to get the full picture of policing practices in the U.S. and whether they’re unfair toward certain communities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Police Hope Approach To Crime Prevention Reduces Need For ForceOctober 1, 2015 | Bob MoffittBetween 2012 and 2014, Sacramento Police officers made more than 58,000 arrests. They say they'd like to make fewer. Community leaders seem pleased with the department's attempts so far, but there are still questions about how officers use force. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Department Of Justice Rolls Out Data WebsiteSeptember 3, 2015 | Marnette FederisThe California Department of Justice has launched a new website that it says will make statewide law enforcement data more accessible to the public.
Law Enforcement Split On Body CamerasApril 2, 2015 | Bob MoffittOfficer-worn body cameras are rare in northern California, but, perhaps not for long. About half of the law enforcement agencies in the greater Sacramento region are using the cameras or are testing them. But, some agencies are reluctant. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Cop Cams New To Most But Old School For Modesto PDApril 1, 2015More and more law enforcement agencies are considering body cameras for their officers. They're looking for departments that have been using them regularly for guidance. Modesto Police tested some of the first systems and are still using them today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Man Killed In Officer-Involved ShootingMarch 3, 2014Two Sacramento County Sheriff's deputies shot and killed a man armed with an assault rifle on Sunday morning after he pointed a handgun at them.
Woman Shot, Killed By Police During ChaseMarch 3, 2014(AP) -- Authorities said that a woman was shot and killed by police officers after she rammed a stolen car into two police cars and led police on a chase.
