With recent shootings of individuals progressing from simple traffic stops, citizens and civil right groups are left wondering how to stop this escalation from happening. One can name numerous cases of traffic stops ending in death; Sandra Bland from Texas was pulled over for failing to use a turn signal …
There is a growing epidemic of heroin use in the United States; the Drug Enforcement Administration found that heroin use and deaths involving heroin tripled from 2007 to 2014. These statistics illustrate how necessary finding a solution for this addiction is. In order to aid in the fight, federal regulations …
The Maps application found on virtually all mobile phones has more than one use especially for law enforcement. Recently, more warrants have been issued by law enforcement to collect information about the movements and activities of Android users. By utilizing this strategy, law enforcement are able to chronicle the whereabouts …
Warrants for Android’s Location Data Warrants for Android’s Location Data affects things like the Maps application found on virtually all mobile phones has more than one use, especially for law enforcement. Recently, more warrants have been issued by law enforcement to collect information about the movements and activities of Android …
According to the Chicago Police Departments mission statement, the department strives to fulfill their mission by attaining the highest degree of ethical behavior at all times. However, this statement has been questioned by the general public and civil rights lawyers throughout the years. From the shooting of Laquan McDonald to …
Illinois legislators are taking the lead of President Obama this week by proposing more measures to ensure gun control. The bill, which has yet to be named, will be reviewed by the State House sometime this week. The bill’s goal is to encourage better business practices by gun dealers and …
On April 27, 2016, Dennis Hastert, one of the most powerful politicians in the nation, was sentenced by Federal Judge Thomas Durkin to 15 months in prison. Hastert pled guilty to structuring bank transaction withdrawals to evade bank-reporting requirements. Federal officials determined the reason for the hush money was to …
DUI Road Blocks According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, every day approximately 28 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. This sobering statistic has legislation and police departments taking more steps to stop drivers from driving under the influence. …
In May 2014, Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans ordered an investigation towards the Adult Probation Department based on allegations of law enforcement searching probationers’ homes without warrants, secretly teaming up with the Chicago Police Department and the FBI, and illegal searches for drugs, information, and guns. Judge Evans even …
On Monday, April 4, as defendants and attorneys filed into lines to get past security, some people were forced to rush back to their cars to store their cell phones. As of April 2, 2016, the Cook County Department of Facilities Management declared that they would no longer provide storage …
