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Washington sued a Federal Way gun shop for selling high-capacity magazines after a statewide ban — and most of that $3 million settlement is now going to police agencies to combat gun violence.
Learn about the inappropriate and illegal actions taken by police officers in connection with their official duties, such as sexual offences, false arrest, police brutality, and racial profiling. Find out how police misconduct is influenced by personality, education, culture, social context, and video recording.
eTrace is an internet-based system that allows law enforcement agencies to exchange traced firearm data with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Learn about the features, basics, and databases of eTrace and how it can help reduce firearms-related crime and violence.
NIBIN is a specialized network that contains digital images of recovered pieces of ballistic evidence from firearms used in crimes. It enables law enforcers to rapidly determine if a piece of recovered evidence matches a previous case and identify firearms involved in multiple incidents.
In addition to federal deployment, the Justice Department since 2007 has awarded $4.2 million to local law enforcement agencies across the nation for programs that were used at least in part for ...
Major League Baseball plans to modify its Nike uniforms by the start of the 2025 season following complaints this spring from players and fans, according to a report from ESPN.
NICS is a federal system that prevents firearm sales to people prohibited under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993. It is used by FFL dealers who contact the FBI or state POCs to run checks on prospective buyers before transferring firearms.
Learn about the types, roles, and responsibilities of law enforcement agencies in the U.S., from federal to local levels. Find out how law enforcement operates in different contexts, such as criminal investigation, terrorism, and public safety.