Sentences with phrase «for local crime»

Where can I learn about opportunities to volunteer for local crime prevention initiatives?

«Game of Thrones» star Nikolaj Coster - Waldau plays Joe Denton, a crooked cop coming home after doing a stint for the attempted murder of the District Attorney (which came about because his gig working for a local crime boss was being exposed).

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Before Inc., he reported from the West Bank and Moscow for Tablet Magazine; he covered business, crime, and local politics for The Brooklyn Paper; and he was the editor of Park Slope Patch.

«Such a divide between the local police and immigrant groups will result in increased crime against immigrants and in the broader community, create a class of silent victims, and eliminate the potential for assistance from immigrants in solving crimes or preventing crime.»

He cited cases in Oregon and California in which illegal immigrants were charged with committing violent crimes after being arrested for relatively minor offenses by local police and then released, despite federal requests to keep them in custody.

Crime & Safety comprises one of seven categories on the site, with sections that connect users to local businesses (such as Classifieds) presenting the greatest opportunity for monetization, according to Nextdoor.

We look at several factors — including crime rate, local attractions, health care and the environment — for the ranking.

WASHINGTON, Nov 16 (Reuters)- From Pataskala, Ohio, to Conroe, Texas, local government leaders worry that if Republican tax - overhaul plans moving through the U.S. Congress become law, it will be harder for them to pave streets, put out fires, fight crime and pay teachers.

For crimes netting less than $ 500,000 or so, a local or state agency will most likely be behind the investigation.

Reduces surging crime, drugs and violence by creating a Task Force On Violent Crime and increasing funding for programs that train and assist local police; increases resources for federal law enforcement agencies and federal prosecutors to dismantle criminal gangs and put violent offenders behind crime, drugs and violence by creating a Task Force On Violent Crime and increasing funding for programs that train and assist local police; increases resources for federal law enforcement agencies and federal prosecutors to dismantle criminal gangs and put violent offenders behind Crime and increasing funding for programs that train and assist local police; increases resources for federal law enforcement agencies and federal prosecutors to dismantle criminal gangs and put violent offenders behind bars.

This city along the Potomac River is known for its historical architecture, proximity to local arts and culture and low crime rate — 59 percent lower than Virginia overall.

Since his last re-election, Clarke has openly supported Republican causes on local and national right - wing media outlets; proudly trumpets on official Milwaukee County letterhead his 2013 award from the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, whose leader suggested using women and children as human shields during Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy's standoff with federal agents; accused Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele of having «penis envy» and being on heroin when crafting the county budget and needing to be drug tested; blasted Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm and Chief Judge Jeffrey Kremers for being «soft on crime»; provided minimal protection for President Obama during his 2012 visit; employs former Scott Walker spokeswoman Fran McLaughlin, who was given criminal immunity over her role in Walker's mixing of campaign and county business; and created pro-gun public service announcements.

Your local crime rates affect what you pay for hazard insurance, for example, because with more crime in the area, your potential for loss is greater.

But after he sues local officials for millions, he's convicted of yet another crime: A murder he says he didn't commit.

His partner in crime on the Mid-faith Crisis podcast is Joe Davis, Baptist minister, local celebrant and speaker for Renovaré UK and Ireland.

We are challenging our local MP's to call for a posthumous exoneration for a man who did not commit any crime.

You can get the scoop on your location from the local police station, or you can look online for crime statistics.

Here's what you need to know before you cast your vote in the elections for local police crime commissioners.

For many, particularly on the right, PCCs represent an opportunity to release what academic Ian Loader calls the «inner - crime - fighter» in a police force strangled by bureaucracy and local government meddling.

If you run to an embassy, there is no formal extradition process as a rule, and they can even call local police inside to arrest you for your crime.

Toss in the former key Gov. Cuomo associates who face criminal trials this year, plus the several City Council members sent to the hoosegow as well as other local officals across the state, and the only thing that stands out about Harris is that she ran for office after starting her alleged crime spree.

Also on Local government: The number of candidates for the Police and Crime commissioner elections on November 15th is coming through thick and fast and Birmingham City Council pays # 35 million a year in sick pay

ARRESTS AND INCIDENTS RECENTLY REPORTED TO THE MEDIA BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT: DA REPORT: William Alexander, age 38, residing at 1102 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, was indicted on December 6, 2011 by a Rockland County Grand Jury for the crimes of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the 2nd Degree, Attempted Grand Larceny in -LSB-...]

In the meantime please keep writing to the policy commissions (copying me in) at: Britain in the World, Sustainable Communities (for housing, environment, local government, transport, culture, media, sport), Crime, Justice, Citizenship and Equalities, Education and Skills, Health and Prosperity and Work (for economy, welfare, pensions, workers» rights).

Commissioners, as local commissioners for the victims of crime, will ensure that the services provided are the best suited to their areas.

For too long local police and crime policymaking in this country has been a remote enterprise, conducted by anonymous, unelected officials, for the benefit of the public certainly, but without their direct participatiFor too long local police and crime policymaking in this country has been a remote enterprise, conducted by anonymous, unelected officials, for the benefit of the public certainly, but without their direct participatifor the benefit of the public certainly, but without their direct participation.

The panel investigated allegations of violations of law and due process made against Lawal in the award of contracts under the Presidential Initiative on the North East while it probed Oke on the discovery of large amounts of foreign and local currencies by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in a residential apartment at Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos, for which NIA is laying claim.

The concern for local law enforcement is immigrants would be less likely to report a crime if they fear detainment or deportation.

Officials at local agencies receiving the grant money said that the funds paid for crime - fighting activities that would otherwise come from local taxpayers or, in this era of tightening budgets, not be funded at all.

But the mayor told the Observer that he would not allow public dollars to go toward the defense of anyone found guilty of one of the 170 crimes that New York exempts from its «sanctuary city» protections — violent offenses like rape, murder and terrorism, for which local law enforcement will turn over a foreign national to federal authorities.

It was a challenging week for the Liberal Democrats, with their local election campaigning overshadowed by a row with the Conservatives about knife crime, and UKIP attracting the headlines.

The state APC Deputy Chairman, Mrs. Kemisola Olaleye, who spoke at a rally organised by the party for members in Ado Ekiti Local Government said Fayose was being haunted by crimes allegedly committed against the Constitution.

Another 12 gave up their national seats for local ones — as police and crime commissioners, mayors, or to serve on local assemblies.

Local business enthusiast and Democratic candidate Chris Fowler received applause for saying the city should not treat poverty as a crime.

During his time as senator, Obama co-sponsored the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, Tax Equity for Domestic Partner and Health Plan Beneficiaries Act, and Early Treatment for HIV Act.

McGovern said while state law makes no such provision, «local custom» in Ulster County requires any permit holder arrested for any crime to turn in their permit and their handguns until the case is adjudicated.

It would be recalled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Fani - Kayode alongside a former Minister of State for Finance, Sen. Nenadi Usman and a former National Chairman, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) Yusuf Danjuma and a company — Jointrust Dimentions Nigeria Ltd..

«This new approach to policing builds on changes also starting today to slash red tape and reduce central targets for police - freeing them up to spend more time on local priorities and tackling serious crimes.»

It also recommends replacing neighbourhood police officers with crime prevention officers, which would be more highly trained and made directly responsible for crime prevention in their local area.

A «police and crime panel» of seven, drawn mainly from local councillors, will provide the sole check on the exercise of power and will, for the most part, only be armed with the underwhelming tools of recommendation and report.

During his time at the Pride Agenda he has been actively involved with the passage of dozens of laws, ordinances, regulations and Executive Orders on the state and local level affecting New York's LGBT community, including statewide measures like: the Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination Act; the Hate Crimes Act of 2000; making the state's 9/11 relief inclusive of same - sex couples; guaranteeing domestic partners hospital visitation, legal authority over a loved one's bodily remains, access to Family Court and medical decision making authority; prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression in state employment; and securing over $ 50 million of funding for LGBT health and human services.

The panel probed Oke on the discovery of large amounts of foreign and local currencies by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in a residential apartment at Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos, for which NIA is laying claim.

«When a public servant seeks to use their position to profit at the expense of the taxpayers and the local community, they will be held accountable for their crimes and prosecuted appropriately,» Beach said.

The report cited sweeps by federal, state and local authorities in 2006 and 2009 that incarcerated 33 of Albany's young black men for a total of nearly 300 years of sentences for nonviolent crimes.

There are numerous tiers of government in the UK for which voters are regularly asked to cast their ballots, including local councils, directly elected mayors, police and crime commissioners, national assemblies and parliaments.The first past the post system for local councils in England and Wales as well as Westminster also means that the nuances of local politics can vary significantly from place to place.

A former Commissioner for Local Government in Niger State, Mr. Kantigi Lima, has rejected the N6bn allegedly traced to his company's accounts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

However, after a wave of violent gun and knife crime in London, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn united with London Mayor Sadiq Khan accused the Tories of «reckless failure» by cutting police numbers and slashing funds for local services.

There are elections for councillors on 22 local councils in the Anglia region on Thursday 5 May along with new Police & Crime Commissioners.

A desire for devolution to extend deeper than the Cardiff Bay bubble, so that it can empower local communities, is a feature of the responses of the Assembly Group, voluntary party and of Christopher Salmon, Dyfed Powys Police & Crime Commissioner.

Elsokary works in Williamsburg's 90th Precinct in the crime analysis unit, according to local police, and had previously been recognized for her bravery after running into a burning building to warn and rescue residents.