In the News: PGH 911 Operator incorrectly reported "no weapons" on site of fatal shooting

Published on 07 April 2009 by in In the News

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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that a 911 operator incorrectly noted that there were no weapons in the home where three City of Pittsburgh police officers were killed on Saturday, April 4th. According to the report, Margaret Poplawski told the 911 operator that her son had guns in the home. However, the operator noted that there were no weapons in the home.

For more information, go to:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09097/961068-53.stm?cmpid=news.xml

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In the News: Allegheny County trial postponements limited

Published on 04 April 2009 by in In the News

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On Thursday, April 2nd, the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas issued an order limiting the number of postponements granted in the Criminal Division. According to the order, the district attorney and defense counsel will only permitted to request one postponement the day of trial.

For more information, go to:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09094/960570-85.stm

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In the News: Federal judge rules that ‘flipping the bird’ is valid under 1st Amendment

Published on 24 March 2009 by in In the News, Obscenity, Summary Offenses

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In 2006, Pittsburgh Police Officer Brian Elledge cited David Hackbart with disorderly conduct for displaying his middle finger to Elledge and an unnamed motorist. After Hackbart filed suit in federal court, U.S. District Court Judge David Cercone ruled that displaying one’s middle finger is protected speech under the First Amendment and is therefore not a proper basis for a disorderly conduct citation.

For more information, go to:

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_617562.html

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In the News: Butler County PA inmates to get online legal research

Published on 04 March 2009 by in In the News, Jail Conditions

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In a move that will save Butler County, Pennsylvania over $20,000 per year, inmates in the Butler County Jail will receive access to LexisNexis. The computerized legal research system will allow the county meet its legal obligation to provide access to legal research to prisoners.

For more information, go to:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09063/953113-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml

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In the News: States consider eliminating death penalty as budgetary maneuver

Published on 04 March 2009 by in Death Penalty, In the News

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**UPDATED 3/09/2009**

For years, opponents of the death penalty have challenged the practice by arguing that it is immoral, racist, and barbaric. In the current economic climate, an economic argument may be the winning one.

Currently, Kansas, New Mexico, and Colorado have legislation pending that would abolish the death penalty. Proponents argue that the money saved by abolishing the death penalty could be allocated to prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to help fight crime.

For more information, go to:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/03/02/economy.death.penalty/index.html?eref=rss_crime

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29552692/

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In the News: Pittsburgh Police warn of charges against those living in foreclosed homes

Published on 25 February 2009 by in In the News

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The Pittsburgh Police have issued a warning that anyone found residing in a foreclosed home will be charged with an offense ranging from trespassing to burglary (Burglary is a felony-level offense in Pennsylvania).

For more information, go to:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,498669,00.html

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In the News: PGH Police report on post-Super Bowl activity

Published on 03 February 2009 by in In the News, Summary Offenses

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The Pittsburgh Police released a report showing the number of citations and arrests resulting from the post-Super Bowl festivities in the City of Pittsburgh. The report shows that 50 citations were issued in Oakland while 8 were issued on the South Side; and 6 people were arrested in Oakland while 4 were arrested on the South Side. Those given citations or arrested were charged with Failure to Disperse, Arson, Domestic Violence, DUI, Drug Charges, Propulsion of Missiles, Escape, Assault, Aggravated Assault, Risking a Catastrophe, and Disorderly Conduct. Those given citations and arrested will face charges in the Pittsburgh Municipal Court in the upcoming weeks.

For more information, go to:

http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/18623608/detail.html

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In the News: PGH Police plan 500 officer force Super Bowl Sunday

Published on 31 January 2009 by in In the News

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The Pittsburgh Police plan to have 500 officers on duty on Sunday night. A police spokesperson stated that the show of force is in the interest of public safety.

For more information, go to:

http://www.wpxi.com/sports/18606760/detail.html

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In the News: Blair County hopes to provide county inmates with online legal research

Published on 29 November 2008 by in In the News

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The Blair County Commission will be voting on a proposal to give Westlaw access to its inmates. Westlaw is an online legal research tool that the prison warden hopes will reduce the cost of providing legal materials to inmates.

For more information, go to:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08333/931377-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml

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In the News: Man arrested after Westmoreland County car chase

Published on 01 October 2008 by in car chase, fleeing and eluding, In the News, westmoreland county

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Corey Milne was arrested after leading police on a 17 minute car chase in Westmoreland County. Milne was charged with twenty-two counts including: two counts of aggravated assault, four counts of recklessly endangering another person, criminal mischief, resisting arrest, fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, altered or forged documents and plates, reckless driving, driving under a suspended license, careless driving, failure to have required financial responsibility, and illegible inspection certifications.

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http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08274/916338-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml

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