The SITREPSouthern California saw quite the chaotic police chase on Wednesday, November 9th, when a man committed several traffic violations, but did not stop for police when encountered. The suspect stole two vehicles and crashed into multiple cars and police SUVs. Those crashes resulted in three people being hospitalized.
To learn the timeline of this police chase and where the suspect is now, visit here:
In 1995, 16-year-old Missouri native Bobby Bostic was arrested as an accomplice to two armed robberies and sentenced to 241 years in prison. However, in 2021 new legislation was passed that allowed Bostic to be eligible for parole. Just on Wednesday, November 9th Bostic was released.
To learn more about Bostic and his life, as well as the legislation that led to his release, visit here:
A study by Princeton researchers that debuted in 2021 found that diversity within police departments could improve how police treat civilians. The study explained how increased racial, ethnic, and gender diversity within the police can result in the decrease of police mistreatment of minority groups and communities.
To learn more details about the study and how it was conducted, visit here:
Diversity in policing can improve police-civilian interactions, say Princeton researchers
On Monday, Child Safety leaders in North Carolina claim to continue to advocate for an educational program that would promote safe gun storage. The state Senate refused to consider the bill, but child safety leaders plan to try again in 2023.
To learn more about the bill and some stats behind it, visit here:
NC child safety leaders to advocate for safe gun storage in 2023 (wral.com)
In a Robeson County rehab center, a staff member was arrested and charged with possession with the intent to sell or deliver cocaine, among other charges. According to the police, there had been complaints from those within the program about a recent graduate preying on their addiction.
To learn more about who was involved and the Sheriff’s statement, visit here: NC rehab center staffer sold drugs to those seeking treatment, deputies say – NewsBreak
On Saturday, Wake County School Board candidate Michele Morrow claimed during a debate that teachers should be allowed to conceal-carry a firearm, as per their Second Amendment rights, while in their classrooms.
To learn more on this topic, visit here: Should teachers be allowed to have guns in class? Wake school board candidate says yes. – NewsBreak
Valor is a program for officer safety that’s dedicated to improving the health of not only law enforcement, but the people they serve. There is both in person and online training events, which are available to sworn law enforcement officers and sworn corrections officers.
To learn more, visit here: Home – VALOR for Blue
Last month, Cincinnati police officer Rose Valentino was removed from the force after the April incident in which her body camera captured her using a racial slur. It was recommended that she be put on a 56-hour suspension, but Police Chief Theetge rejected this recommendation.
To learn the reasoning behind this rejection, and what exactly was said, visit here:
A 2021 study found that in most cities where Black Lives Matter protests occurred, police killings declined (as much as 20%), depicting a correlation between protests and desired change. The increase in body cams and community-policing initiatives were also correlated with these protests.
To learn more about the data and study techniques, visit here:
Killings by Police Declined after Black Lives Matter Protests – Scientific American
On Saturday, August 6th, the Master of Art in Criminal Justice program at Meredith College had their first graduation ceremony. It was a time to celebrate the graduates and their astounding achievement, as well as to recognize those already in the criminal justice field and their service.
On behalf on the SITREP, congrats to the graduates!
Visit our Facebook page, Meredith College Criminal Justice Graduate Program, to see all the great photos!