Oversight and caution are wise, but flatly prohibiting agencies from using the software overlooks its possible benefits.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Residents will see lots of police at Deering High on Saturday, but it’s just a drill
Officials say residents shouldn’t be alarmed by the large number of emergency vehicles and simulated gunfire during the active-shooter training from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics
Maine police say bill that would prohibit profiling goes too far
Law enforcement officials say profiling is unacceptable but object to the costs of a measure to mandate training and require police to collect data and investigate complaints.
Posted inMaine, News
Here’s where Mainers can drop off firearms Saturday to make garden tools
Unwanted firearms and ammunition collected by the Maine Gun Safety Coalition will be turned into garden spades and pickaxes in Colorado.
Posted inMaine, News
Investigation of alleged Saco police misconduct continues
A city official says the investigation of the police chief and a deputy chief could take several more weeks.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Man accused of killing his roommate in Old Orchard Beach remains in jail
Dustan Bentley, 30, is accused of killing William Popplewell in the apartment they shared.
Posted inCops & Courts
Sanford woman arrested in Massachusetts, charged with kidnapping her children
Brittany Bohan and her two children were located Monday in a house in Beverly.
Posted inCops & Courts, Nation & World
Airman from Westbrook was shot after tackling armed store robber, documents say
Two men plead not guilty to killing Shawn Mckeough Jr. at an Arkansas gas station on Friday, and a 3rd man remains at large.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Saco begins investigating alleged misconduct by police chief and top deputy
City Administrator Kevin Sutherland is not saying what led him to place Chief Raynald Demers and Deputy Chief Corey Huntress on paid leave.
Posted inMaine, News
Idea for new police, fire headquarters welcomed by most Portland councilors
However, they also say the plan raises questions about costs and financing and environmental problems at the proposed location.