Martin Kaste

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Awash In Social Media, Cops Still Need The Public To Detect Threats

Monday, February 23, 2015

It's hard to know when to take violent language seriously online. But when Jonathan Hutson saw an anonymous threat to an unnamed school on Twitter, he couldn't let it go.

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Police Are Learning To Accept Civilian Oversight, But Distrust Lingers

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Late last month, during a meeting of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, a shoving match broke out among members of the public — some of them off-duty police officers.

The cause of the tension was a proposal to create a new civilian oversight authority for the police. Advocates of ...

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Police-Involved Shooting In Washington Sparks Protest

Thursday, February 12, 2015

A police shooting of a homeless man in Pasco, Wash., is under investigation. Officers shot the man at a busy intersection after he was reportedly throwing rocks at cars. It was the to...

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Family Confirms Death Of American Hostage Held By ISIS Militants

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

The family of Kayla Mueller released a statement on Tuesday confirming her death while being held hostage by ISIS militants. Mueller's death raises questions about whether U.S. policies made it more difficult to save her.

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American Hostage's Parents Say They Hope She Is Alive

Saturday, February 07, 2015

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Arrested For Resisting Arrest — Yes, It's Possible

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Earlier this week in a San Francisco courthouse, a deputy public defender named Jami Tillotson challenged police who were trying to take pictures of her client, and the police handcuffed her and took her away. The public defender's office angrily accused the officer of intimidation, but what caught our attention ...

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Police Departments Issuing Body Cameras Discover Drawbacks

Thursday, January 22, 2015

They are being hailed as a technological solution to bad police-community relationships, but research on the cameras' impact is thin, and some departments are dealing with unintended consequences.

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Obama's Policing Task Force Begins With Public Hearing

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

In response to last year's Ferguson protests, President Obama created a blue-ribbon "Task Force on 21st Century Policing," to study the problems and recommend solutions. We hear some ...

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When Morale Dips, Some Cops Walk The Beat — But Do The Minimum

Thursday, January 08, 2015

Arrests and ticketing are way down in New York City. Many believe it's a way for officers to show frustration with the mayor. If so, it wouldn't be the first time cops have protested by slowing down.

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Trial Of Polygraph Critic Renews Debate Over Tests' Accuracy

Friday, January 02, 2015

Doug Williams, one of the country's most vocal critics of the polygraph test, will go on trial in January. For decades, he has helped people "beat" the test by exploiting its shaky science.

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2014 A Tumultuous Year For Police Officers

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Anger and protests against police have caused some officers to reflect on the jobs they do and the perception of them in their communities.

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Transparency Vs. Privacy: What To Do With Police Camera Videos?

Friday, December 19, 2014

Police reformers say the cameras ensure transparency when it comes to officer conduct. But as departments are pressured to release vast stores of videos, privacy concerns are raised.

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Why Police Departments Have A Hard Time Recruiting Blacks

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Since the Ferguson, Mo., shooting, there have been renewed calls for police departments to hire more blacks and other minorities. But recruiters say there's a shortage of candidates.

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Bertha, The Giant Borer That Broke, May Be Sinking Seattle's Downtown

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

The machine, the biggest of its type, was digging a tunnel under the city when it went kaput. To get to and fix Bertha, workers are digging a 12-story pit, which some say is damaging nearby buildings.

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It's A Complicated Relationship Between Prosecutors, Police

Thursday, December 04, 2014

Prosecutors and police departments work closely in their day-to-day duties. But what happens when a prosecutor has to weigh bringing charges against the police?

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Portland's Statues Yarnbombed With Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Thursday, December 04, 2014

Call it "yarnbombing" with a holiday twist. Statues in downtown Portland, Ore., are now festooned with holiday sweaters. We talk to the crocheters behind the stunt.

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Chokeholds: The Difference Between Sleeper And Airway Holds

Thursday, December 04, 2014

It's generally said that Eric Garner died as a result of a chokehold. But police trainers say there are two different maneuvers that can look like the same thing.

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Body Cameras For Police Officers Aren't A Panacea

Tuesday, December 02, 2014

President Obama has asked for $263 million to help local police buy body cameras, among other things. Cameras are easy to buy but are not a fix for issues between police departments and their communities.

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Drawing Police Lessons From Ferguson May Not Be Clear-Cut

Friday, November 28, 2014

Will Ferguson and this year's other high-profile cases of police use of force, change the way American police are trained? Some see the incidents as an opportunity to update the training and rules.

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Jordanians Weigh Risks And Rewards Of Being A Close U.S. Ally

Friday, November 28, 2014

Jordan has joined the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State. A training base in Jordan, paid for in part by the U.S., symbolizes the two countries close and sometime controversial alliance.

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