Category Archives: Crime

Forensics: Police. Crime has not dropped. Analysis Shows That ICE Has Deputized More Than 13,000 Local Law Enforcement Officers, and Promised Billions in Funding to Local Agencies Through Expanded 287(g) Program

Posted on February 17, 2026 by csidds

NEW BRIEF: Analysis Shows That ICE Has Deputized More Than 13,000 Local Law Enforcement Officers, and Promised Billions in Funding to Local Agencies Through Expanded 287(g) Program – Fwd.us — Read on http://www.fwd.us/news/new-brief-analysis-shows-that-ice-has-deputized-more-than-13000-local-law-enforcement-officers-and-promised-billions-in-funding-to-local-agencies-through-expanded-287g-program/

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Forensics: One corporation is the main provider. England: Collapsing forensic science system is ‘national scandal in the making’ | Scottish Legal News

Posted on February 17, 2026 by csidds

The forensic science system in England and Wales is on the brink of collapse. This stark assessment, expressed by Professor Angela Gallop, has been reinforced today by the House of Lord Science and Technology Committee in a report that found … Continue reading →

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Forensics: Prisons. ICE Boosts Income at Private Prison Company GEO Group by 800 Percent.

Posted on February 13, 2026 by csidds

The company’s year-end earnings call came just days after a lawsuit alleges guards in the company’s Washington state immigrant prison assaulted immigrants. — Read on prospect.org/2026/02/12/ice-immigration-prison-geo-group-trump/

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Forensics: Minnesota ICE operations cost $70K per detainee?

Posted on February 13, 2026 by csidds
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Forensics: Upcoming marches and events honor, remember missing and murdered Indigenous relatives | MPR News

Posted on February 13, 2026 by csidds

Indigenous communities and allies will gather on Feb. 14 to bring awareness to the epidemic of Indigenous people who have gone missing or have been murdered in acts of violence. Marches in Bemidji, Duluth and Minneapolis will be held on Saturday. — Read on http://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/13/upcoming-marches-and-events-honor-remember-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-relatives

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Forensics: Digital. How the FBI might have gotten inaccessible camera footage from Nancy Guthrie’s house : NPR

Posted on February 12, 2026 by csidds

Last week, law enforcement said video footage from Nancy Guthrie’s doorbell camera was overwritten. But the FBI has since released footage as Guthrie still has not been found. — Read on http://www.npr.org/2026/02/12/nx-s1-5711620/nancy-guthrie-video-footage-fbi

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Forensics: Law. ICE demanded Maine sheriff’s employment records following his criticism of arrest

Posted on February 3, 2026 by csidds

The subpoena came a day after Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce blasted immigration agents for arresting one of his guards. — Read on http://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/03/mainefocus/mainefocus-police-courts/ice-demanded-maine-sheriffs-employment-records/

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Forensics: ICE Is Legally Required to Issue Full Reports on Detainee Deaths. They’ve Completely Stopped Doing It.

Posted on February 3, 2026 by csidds

ICE is required to issue a full report to Congress on any detainee death within 90 days. They’ve skipped the last 8 deaths entirely. — Read on http://www.jezebel.com/ice-detainee-deaths-reports-stopped-issuing-illegal-congress-requirement-90-days-investigation

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Forensics:Law. Update: Despite state judicial circuit judges refusal Lemon got arrested. Previous: Bondi DOJ threats on reporter Don Lemon goes “poof.”

Posted on January 29, 2026 by csidds

Threats have gone to nil. No Indictment, no Grand Jury. Chief MN judge not pleased with attempts to criminalize Lemon at church protest rally. https://youtube.com/shorts/S_zJliXcF9k?si=gnu0kk7CADvs7bf0 Update. Friday 1-30-26. Lemon was arrested today while interviewing at the Grammys. https://youtube.com/shorts/jbD-DZPlJKk?si=aBae2U8fwYCcO1h7

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Forensics: A finger amputation through police gloves? Federal charges filed against 2 women accused of biting federal agents’ fingers.

Posted on January 28, 2026 by csidds

Federal charges filed against 2 women accused of biting federal agents’ fingers | kare11.com — Read on http://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/ice-in-minnesota/federal-charges-filed-against-2-women-accused-of-biting-federal-agents-fingers/89-ca186edd-5ebb-40ad-8565-470b5acb33d6

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