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Actor Morgan Freeman and criminal justice Professor Linda Keena at the University of Mississippi are donating $1 million to establish a Center for Evidence-Based Policing and Reform. The center will be the only one of its kind in Mississippi and one of only a few in the nation, the university said in its news release. The […]
Rochester Police are searching for a woman who is missing. The woman’s name is Marshae Ivey and she was last seen on May 31st. Marshae was last seen wearing a black hooded jacket and pink leggings. The last location she was known to be in is the northeast area on Joseph Avenue. Her uncle text […]
After viewing the body camera footage, Andrew Brown’s attorney believes the shooting was unjustified. Andrew Brown was fatally shot on April 21st when the Pasquotank County deputies in Elizabeth City, NC were trying to execute a warrant. Brown’s attorney, Chance Lynch, said him and the family viewed 6 videos. One from the dash board and […]
Just a quick heads up about the extra RPD patrols in the City of Rochester starting this weekend. If you didn’t already know the Rochester Police Department will be on foot and on bikes in certain city neighborhoods. The areas the RPD will target are the neighborhoods that have higher incidents of crime. They will […]
Just a quick heads up on some possible changes coming to our area regarding illegal dirt bikes. Keeping you informed is what we do here at WDKX. The recent accidents involving illegal dirt bikes causing two deaths one a 9-year-old boy will prompt some changes. New York State as a whole is cracking down on […]
A big announcement today from the Rochester Police Department. The RPD is banning its officers from using chokeholds unless there is an extreme circumstance. The situations considered extreme would be where “deadly physical force is authorized”. Some of the other changes announced on Monday are updated guidances on the officers’ duty to use excessive force […]
Going into the weekend the Georgia State Senate supported a legislation that would require drivers in the state to learn how to interact with police. The bill will require the State Department of Driver service to work with the Department of Public Safety to educate citizens how to interact with police during traffic stops. According […]
The Rochester Police Department released more body camera footage of the incident with the 9-year-old. Last month a 9-year-old was put in handcuffs and pepper-sprayed by officers. The incident sparked outrage when the body camera footage was released going viral nationally. One officer was suspended and two others were placed on Administrative leave after the […]
Not only do you have to worry about someone breaking into your car but lately stealing your catalytic converter. In Rochester, there has been a spike in thefts of catalytic converters which typically happen in warmer months. There have been several reports of the auto part being stolen over the last few weeks. Some of […]
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal has just been hired as the new Director of Community Relations by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia. While details are scarce, WSB-TV interviewed sheriff Reginald Scandrett, who said: “O’Neal will help bridge the gap between the community and law enforcement.” O’Neal has been vocal about his stance on police […]