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Oct 9, 2012 — In community policing, law enforcement emphasizes local citizen involvement as a way to deter and prevent crime. But as local budgets are slashed and police face layoffs in departments across the country, fewer and fewer resources are dedicated to it.
Sep 26, 2012 — Federal prosecutors and law enforcement are working to eliminate human trafficking. How that happens and how they help victims, from the sex trade to agricultural work, differs. Writer Noy Thrupkaew, WGBH reporter Phillip Martin and Amy Bennett Williams of The News-Press explain.
Aug 19, 2012 — Ukraine's newly passed language law, which gives Russian status as the the country's official language, is a very emotional issue. The law illustrates how Ukraine remains a divided nation, with a Russian-speaking, Moscow-leaning east and Ukrainian-speaking, Hapsburg- and Polish-influenced west.
Aug 8, 2012 — The accused Wisconsin Sikh temple shooter, Wade Michael Page, was reportedly involved with white supremacist rock bands. The Southern Poverty Law Center had a file on Page dating back ten years. Senior Fellow Mark Potok speaks with host Michel Martin about how Page's political leanings may have played a role in the shooting.
Jul 30, 2012 — Voter I.D. laws have been hotly debated this election season. Now, a Pennsylvania case is challenging that state's new Voter I.D. law. The Justice Department also announced that it will investigate whether the law is discriminatory. Host Michel Martin speaks with Columbia Law Professor Nathan Persily for more on the case.
The North River Stagecoach Robbery
Aug 09, 2001 — Historians recreate a stagecoach robbery near North River a century ago. Actors in period dress and an authentic Concord stage built in 1870 will help recreate the colorful era of Adirondack stagecoach travel. The event takes place Saturday at the North Creek Railroad Depot. Todd Moe spoke with Dr. Richard Bossert, who's researched the now legendary highway robbery, and is event chair for Saturday morning's re-enactment. Go to full article
NYS Worker Accused of Running Identity Theft Ring
Jul 18, 2001 — Attorney General Eliot Spitzer says prosecutors have cracked what may be the biggest identity theft ring ever operated by a state worker. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
Prison Worker Caches Weapons, Explosives
Jul 16, 2001 — A prison worker in Moira was arrested late last week when police seized a large number of guns, a pipe bomb, and several pounds of explosives from his home. Brian Mann reports. Go to full article
Getting Better Pay for Court-Appointed Lawyers for the Poor
Jul 11, 2001 — The push is on to raise fees for court-appointed lawyers who represent poor people. Three distinguished attorneys who began the program with Governor Rockefeller spoke for... Go to full article
State Police Wrap Up Morristown Shooting Inquiry
May 08, 2001 — State police in St. Lawrence county wrapping up an investigation into last Friday's shooting that resulted in the death of a Morristown resident and the injury of a veteran... Go to full article
Court-appointed Lawyers Protest at Capitol
May 02, 2001 — Lawyers protested at the state capitol, asking for more money for court-appointed lawyers who represent New York's poor. Karen Dewitt has this report. Go to full article
Correctional Hiring Freeze Means Fewer Prison Jobs in North
Apr 25, 2001 — State officials say a smaller inmate population will mean fewer prison guards in the North Country. A hiring freeze has been extended to 36 correctional facilities. As Brian... Go to full article
11-Year-old Faces Sexual Assault Charges
Apr 19, 2001 — An 11-year-old boy will be in St. Lawrence County Family Court Friday to answer charges that he sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl in her hometown of Lawrence. The boy was... Go to full article
Drugs on the Adirondack Line: Police Say Train Route Is Increasingly Popular with Smugglers
Mar 27, 2001 — A passenger's complaint about a lumpy seat led police to 25 thousand dollars worth of marijuana. The drugs were stashed aboard the Adirondacker, an Amtrak train... Go to full article
Prison Inmate Runs Fraud Scheme from Payphone
Feb 28, 2001 — Federal officials say an inmate at the state prison in Ray Brook ran a securities fraud scheme using a public telephone. More than 200 investors thought they were buying hot... Go to full article
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