Martin Kaste
Stories
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National
The carjacking rate has started to drop after a disturbing jump in previous years
The pandemic crime spike has largely subsided -- with the exception of carjacking and car thefts. Those crimes remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels.
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National Security
Luigi Mangione's use of apparent 'ghost gun' sparks concern about untraceable firearms
The ghost gun and silencer allegedly used in the United Healthcare CEO shooting appears to have been 3D printed, according to analysts. Experts say the quality of these weapons has improved.
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National
Police welcome Trump's return to the White House
Police officers backed Trump's reelection, but police reform advocates wonder what that will mean for police accountability
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National
Police are preparing for possible violence against election workers
As election workers and polling places face more threats, some police departments are getting prepared to protect the democratic process.
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Tougher building codes have helped Florida mitigating damage from recent hurricanes
After Hurricane Andrew decimated parts of south Florida in 1992, state officials mandated sweeping building code revisions for new construction. Those changes continue to limit damage from storms now.
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National
Recovery efforts in Florida continue after Hurricane Milton
Some 1.4 million customers are still waiting to have their power turned on again in Florida, days after Hurricane Milton made landfall as a major storm.
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National
San Francisco ramps up policing of homeless camps, with the Supreme Court's blessing
There are fewer tents on San Francisco sidewalks. The city has ramped up enforcement of anti-camping laws, and police are playing a bigger role.
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National
Human reviewers can't keep up with police bodycam videos. AI now gets the job
AI can improve police "professionalism" by monitoring officers' body camera footage, according to the first independent study on the topic. Police aren’t so sure the benefits are worth the cost.
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National
Gun control groups herald apparent closure of Polymer80, a big maker of gun kits
Gun control groups are heralding the apparent closure of Polymer80 — one of the biggest makers of gun kits. The so-called “ghost guns” have become a target of federal regulators and lawsuits, but manufacturers may be looking to SCOTUS for relief. The court will hear oral arguments in a case challenging federal rules next month.
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National
The NFL wants to use facial recognition at games. Police say it's a bad idea
Las Vegas police are refusing to comply with the NFL’s new plan to use facial recognition technology for stadium employees during games. Even though police often use facial recognition to identify suspects, they say giving their biometric data to an unaccountable company crosses a line.
