News · AR
Police announce missing-person alert in Little Rock
Public safetyA police department has announced a missing-person alert involving Little Rock, Arkansas.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskOct 5, 2026
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News · MO
Kansas City man dies after July 4 shooting
Public safetyA man shot July 4 in Kansas City, Missouri, died this week, and his death has been classified as a homicide.
The Ballot Missouri DeskOct 2, 2026
News · CA
Amber Alert issued for four children in Southern California
Public safetyPolice issued an Amber Alert involving four missing children in Southern California.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 1, 2026
News · OR
Portland deprioritizes psychedelic enforcement
Public safetyThe Portland City Council voted to make police enforcement involving psychedelics a lower city priority.
The Ballot Oregon DeskSep 30, 2026
News · ID
Police investigate political sign thefts in West Boise
Public safetyPolice are examining a series of political sign thefts that occurred in West Boise over the weekend.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · FL
Miami-Dade chase suspect held without bond
Public safetyA court ordered the suspect in a Miami-Dade carjacking case and police chase to remain in custody without bond.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 30, 2026
News · GA
Atlanta police reforms offer a reference point for ICE
Public safetyAtlanta’s use-of-force changes could give ICE a framework for reviewing its own public-safety practices.
The Ballot Georgia News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · WI
Family sues Milwaukee over fatal police chase
Public safetyThe civil case brings a fatal police chase involving Milwaukee before a court and raises a public-safety question about legal responsibility.
The Ballot Wisconsin Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · TX
Women win suit for air conditioning in Texas prisons
Public safetyThe women called the “lionesses” prevailed in a lawsuit seeking air conditioning across the Texas prison system.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · MN
DOJ sues Minnesota and Twin Cities over handgun waits
Public safetyA federal lawsuit challenges 30-day handgun waits that the Justice Department says can extend to nearly 60 days.
The Ballot Minnesota DeskSep 27, 2026
News · MN
Justice Department sues Minnesota over gun waiting periods
Public safetyThe lawsuit challenges gun-purchase waiting periods involving Minnesota and its two largest cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul.
The Ballot Minnesota News DeskSep 26, 2026
News · MN
Justice Department sues Minnesota and Twin Cities
Public safetyThe legal challenge targets Minnesota, Minneapolis and St. Paul over a waiting period for firearm purchases.
The Ballot Minnesota DeskSep 26, 2026
News · MN
DOJ sues Minnesota and two cities over firearm wait periods
Public safetyThe Justice Department is challenging firearm purchase waiting periods in Minnesota, Minneapolis and St. Paul.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
News · IL
Illinois justices weigh Chicago police discipline rules
Public safetyThe Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments over changes to the rules for Chicago police disciplinary hearings.
The Ballot Illinois DeskSep 25, 2026
News · FL
Miami-Dade sheriff backs Florida’s Amendment 3
Public safetyRosie Cordero-Stutz supports the proposed amendment as a statewide law enforcement group and other officials raise funding concerns.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MA
Boston councilors seek tighter police surveillance rules
Public safetyA proposed resolution would expand disclosure requirements for Boston police surveillance tools and the companies that operate them.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · AR
North Little Rock police install no-thru-traffic signs
Public safetyNorth Little Rock police have posted signs directing drivers not to use designated routes for through travel.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · CT
Connecticut IG rules 2009 fatal police shooting justified
Public safetyThe inspector general found officers were justified in shooting a man who pointed an unloaded gun at them during a 2009 encounter.
The Ballot Connecticut Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · CT
State Clears Officers After 17-Year East Hartford Delay
Public safetyConnecticut’s inspector general cleared three officers in a fatal East Hartford shooting and attributed the delayed finding to a missing report.
The Ballot Connecticut DeskSep 23, 2026
News · GA
Atlanta mayor proposes city surveillance oversight rules
Public safetyThe plan would require reviews, use policies and audits for higher-risk tools, including some license plate readers.
The Ballot Georgia Policy DeskSep 23, 2026
News · KS
Police investigate cut-down Flock camera in west Wichita
Public safetyPolice are investigating after a Flock camera was cut down in west Wichita, making the incident a public safety matter.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · AZ
Former Arizona police commander faces multiple charges
Public safetyA former Arizona police commander has been indicted on multiple charges in a matter focused on public safety.
The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 19, 2026
News · ND
Carter County woman sues Fargo over AI-linked arrest
Public safetyThe woman alleges Fargo police wrongfully arrested her after using an artificial intelligence lead.
The Ballot North Dakota Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · MD
Wrongfully convicted man sues Baltimore Police
Public safetyThe civil case asks a court to consider police responsibility connected to a wrongful conviction.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 19, 2026
News · WA
Seattle mayor signs emergency response order
Public safetyThe mayor took formal city action after scrutiny connected to a mass shooting, with the order’s implementation now the key process to follow.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 19, 2026
News · WA
Seattle mayor orders protocol for emergency alerts
Public safetyThe mayor directed Seattle to formalize its emergency-alert process after a delayed response to a mass shooting.
The Ballot Washington Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · ME
Judge orders Bath police to release homicide records
Public safetyA Maine judge directed Bath police to release records connected to a 2024 double homicide.
The Ballot Maine Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · WI
West Allis Flock System Aided Police in Milwaukee Arrest
Public safetyWest Allis police used Flock technology to help catch a Milwaukee man accused of stabbing his grandfather and to pursue shooting suspects.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 17, 2026
News · TX
Texas police department ordered to close
Public safetyThe department was ordered to shut down after failing to provide a public benefit, Dallas News reported.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · GA
Atlanta mayor proposes rules for license plate cameras
Public safetyMayor Andre Dickens’ proposal would set citywide privacy, oversight and accountability standards for Atlanta’s public safety technology.
The Ballot Georgia News DeskSep 16, 2026