It may have taken Missouri two years to follow the federal government’s lead in reducing disparities between crack cocaine and powder cocaine sentences, but lawmakers finally passed the measure this week and it now heads to the governor’s desk, according to the Associated Press. [Read more…]
Police Chief Faces Felony Assault Charges
The police chief of a small town in Missouri is facing felony charges of aggravated assault in Kansas City, KS. Mosby, MO. Police Chief Richard Pacheco has been in his position in the town for nine months. [Read more…]
Sentencing and Parole Changes on the Horizon
Governor Jay Nixon is expected to sign a piece of legislation into law that would focus criminal justice dollars and prison bed space on violent offenders, while community corrections efforts would be pushed for nonviolent offenders. The measure received overwhelming response from both the House and the Senate and was supported by prosecutors and defense attorneys alike. [Read more…]
Proposed Law Makes Secret Recording at Farms Illegal
Legislation targeting activists and undercover journalists has passed one round at the Senate. The law would make it a crime to take undercover recordings on farms without the owners approval. While some are causing it an overreaction, those within the industry believe it’s necessary to “stop activists.” [Read more…]
Platte County Officials Announce Blood Draws For Drunk Driving
If you refuse a breath test in Platte County, you can look forward to a forced blood test. That’s right, while other counties in the state implemented the practice several months ago, Platte is the first in the Kansas City area to announce the new procedure. [Read more…]
Kansas City, MO ALPR Video
This video does a nice job explaining how ALPR (Automated License Plate Reader) systems work, and how they can help law enforcement efforts. [Read more…]
St. Louis Police Using License Plate Scanners
Police in St. Louis are using high tech license plate scanning and tracking (ALPR) systems to identify scofflaws and wanted individuals, according to this article in the Missourian. [Read more…]
Heroin Use in Kansas City on the Rise
Heroin is on the rise across the country and in Kansas City. The Kansas City Star is reporting this week that even the suburban families of Johnson County are not immune to heroin’s cheap and potent lure, making what was once considered a back-alley secret, more of a living room party drug.
Too Many Speeding Tickets For One MO Town
Randolph, Mo in Clay County is in trouble with the state auditor for issuing too many traffic tickets and speeding citations. [Read more…]
Missouri DWI Laws Reform
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed a bill that reforms Missouri’s DWI laws in a number of significant ways. The bill is meant to be tougher on repeat offenders, but also offers more treatment options for alcohol abuse and addiction. [Read more…]