State GovernmentTrump Administration's New Sanctuary City Rules Could Limit Police Grants In CaliforniaJuly 26, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia cities are trying to gauge the impact of the Trump Administration’s latest effort to discourage sanctuary jurisdictions.
State GovernmentBill Would Curb Cooperation Between Law Enforcement, Feds On Marijuana CasesJune 29, 2017 | Julia MitricRecreational pot businesses will soon be legal in California. A bill in the state Legislature would limit cooperation between state and local law enforcement and the federal agencies when it comes to marijuana activity that's legal under state law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Law Enforcement Divided Over Sanctuary State BillJune 20, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerSupporters of a bill to make California a "sanctuary state" say the measure has gained the support of some law enforcement leaders. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Placer County Jail Employees Arrested For Alleged Assaults Against InmatesMay 31, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerThree employees of the Placer County Jail in Auburn were arrested Wednesday morning in connection with surveillance video found by a sergeant that allegedly shows inmates being assaulted.
State GovernmentDemocratic Lawmakers Push Juvenile Justice ReformMarch 20, 2017Two California lawmakers are working on a raft of bills that would change how the state's criminal justice system treats children. Proposals include eliminating life without parole for minors and excluding children from prosecution in juvenile court.
Use Of Force Practices Top Week Of Sacramento Law Enforcement TrainingOctober 3, 2016 | Bob MoffittPolice reforms, response to mental illness, and use of force are all topics at a law enforcement training event this week in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Attorney Goes Over Best Practices Interacting With Law EnforcementSeptember 26, 2016Do you know what to do if you are pulled over by the police -- a lot of people don’t. Sacramento civil rights attorney Keith Staten joins Insight to talk about best practices for interacting with law enforcement. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Difficulty Of Enforcing Laws Against Driving While HighSeptember 6, 2016Five states will vote on legalizing recreational marijuana in November. For police, it's more challenging to assess if people are driving while high than it is to test for the influence of alcohol.
Sheriff's Check Of Sacramento Sex Offenders Lands 29 In JailAugust 30, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento County Sheriff's Department says a check of 70 registered sex offenders last week yielded 29 arrests. The offenders were taken into custody for parole or probation violations and other offenses.
Modesto Police Seeks To Add Women To The ForceAugust 24, 2016 | Rich IbarraFemale police officers are growing in number across the nation. Law enforcement is looking for more diversity among its ranks and the competition is high.
