The ruling is a welcome development, and police departments should make sure officers understand it.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Republicans in Congress show how not to regulate immigration
House-approved bills won’t reduce crime – but they will keep jail cells full and erode undocumented immigrants’ trust in police.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: When a traffic stop is just a traffic stop, African-Americans feel blessed
They shouldn’t have to collapse with relief, but if police don’t take accountability for racially based violence, there’s no trust.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Fryeburg officer remains in critical condition; canoeist still missing
Meanwhile, a second Fryeburg officer, Dale Stout, is released from the hospital.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: An open letter to the American Ghetto and its disenfranchised
All of us must use our words as weapons against the bigotry that demeans each and every American.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: When victims realize what is happening, they can leave abusive homes
The ‘Aha!’ moments are what keep investigators and law enforcement doing their best work.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: United took the worst route in dealing with overbooked flight
Offering big incentives to persuade a passenger to abandon his flight would have cost the airline a lot less than letting the public see a customer be manhandled.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Amid nationwide vacancies, Westbrook police offering $14,000 hiring bonus
The city is offering the benefit to officers with at least five years’ experience.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Informed pet buyers can help end cruel dog breeding practices
A Skowhegan animal abuse case shows how hard it is to track down alleged ‘pet flippers.’
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Writers should not rush to absolve officer in shooting
We don’t know enough to say that a police officer was justified in a fatal shooting in Portland last month.