It has happened before, citizens refusing to recognize the legitimacy of government claims to land, taking over a federal building, and starting antigovernment protests. When law enforcement agencies intervene, typically bolstered by federal agencies, these situations can often erupt into …

Businesses, government organizations, and private citizens are all susceptible to attack by cybercriminals. Cybersecurity is constantly changing as new technology is developed by men and women seeking to protect private information and by the ones seeking to take it for …

Advocates for sexual assault victims are being recognized for their presence in fighting sex trafficking in the Brainerd, Minnesota area. The focus of these advocacy groups has shifted from helping victims once they are found, to a more proactive approach …

The recent summit of the Department of Justice’s Violence Reduction Network (VRN) was a huge step towards addressing issues of gun violence facing the U.S. today. However, the Justice Department has called yet another meeting for next month of more …

Alabama State Troopers saw their budget reduced this year, cut alongside a variety of different government programs. The steps they have taken in response show that Alabama State Troopers will not necessarily suffer under these cuts, and may even thrive. …

According to the United States Department of Justice, women only account for roughly 13 percent of law enforcement workers. Many women experience harassment or don’t even try to work their way up because they feel unable to meet the qualifications. …

“Once a year, tens of thousands of people gather in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, a temporary metropolis dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. In this crucible of creativity, all are welcome.” What the website …

Tension between police officers and the people they are meant to protect can often be difficult to manage. It is not odd for an area’s citizens to feel constrained by the law and to transfer their frustration to the good men …

In Charlotte, North Carolina underage drinking has become a growing problem in recent years. After a University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill student, Chandler Kania, was in a car accident after drinking underage with a fake ID and killing …

More and more police departments around the country are setting up real time crime centers to provide officers at the scene of a crime with up-to-the-minute information. Such centers collect vast amounts of data related to crimes, such as mug …