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A tragic in-custody death at City Winery has sparked a cold-case investigation and urgent calls for clearer notification procedures among board members.

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Board notified of in-custody death at City Winery; cold-case unit investigating
Members were notified that an individual at City Winery became unresponsive after officers used empty-hand control and were later declared dead; the board said the cold-case unit is investigating and that notification procedures need clarification in interagency agreements.
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September 25, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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Dallas Police have strict rules on surveillance data sharing, revealing how private companies can provide information but can't access DPD's own Flock camera feeds.

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DPD tells oversight board private entities cannot access department Flock feeds; property-room retention rules reviewed
DPD leadership told the oversight board that private companies may share their Flock (vehicle-camera) data with Dallas Police but cannot access DPD’s Flock feeds; the department provided counts of fixed Flock cameras by division and said evidence destruction follows retention laws and owner-notification procedures.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Massachusetts is taking a significant step in supporting survivors by mandating hospitals to inform rape victims about a crucial 15-year evidence preservation policy.

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Massachusetts amends laws on sexual assault evidence retention requirements
Massachusetts mandates hospitals to inform rape victims about 15-year evidence preservation.
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June 15, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Arkansas is set to reshape its criminal justice landscape with a bold new bill that could change how serious crimes are prosecuted and evidence is retained for nearly a century.

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Arkansas amends laws on sex offenses and jury challenges
Arkansas lawmakers revise retention policies for serious crimes and peremptory challenges for jurors
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April 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Syracuse's Public Safety Committee is tackling the critical issue of drone footage retention, raising questions about transparency and accountability in law enforcement practices.

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City Council Discusses Drone Policy Changes and Evidence Retention Guidelines
Council reviews updated drone policy emphasizing privacy protections and evidence retention measures.
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September 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM