SpotCrime Weekly Reads: surveillance, open government, minimum wage
Police surveillance tech evolves, police overtime increases in some cities, getting evicted for calling 911, minimum wage hike had no effect on crime in Seattle, open government is good government, white supremacist propaganda high in some states, Asian-American hate crimes increase, and more... POLICE CONDUCT Racial gaps continue in St. Louis County police traffic stops, use of force, report says (St Louis Post Dispatch) St. Louis County police tout success of partnership with city pushed by consulting firm (St Louis Public Radio) More details needed in Jackson police chief’s crime plan, council members say (WLBT) Why people are getting evicted for calling 911 One way cities are quietly circumventing due process and fair housing laws to evict renters. (Vox) Boston police overtime is projected to be $15 million over budget for this fiscal year (Boston Globe) see also: San Jose audit: Police overtime skyrockets (San Jose Spotlight) Home surveilla...