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Independence removes Flock Safety cameras, cites community concerns
2+ week, 5+ day ago (172+ words) LEX 18 News City leaders in Independence have issued a statement regarding the removal of the city's Flock Safety camera system.In a news release posted Monday, the City of Independence said it is discontinuing the use of the automated license…...
White House border czar defends ICE electric shock gloves as tools to avoid deadly force
4+ week, 1+ day ago (396+ words) "It's another device to help someone get compliant when they are not," Homan said Thursday in an interview on Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends." "You can't just go from 0 to 100, right, and the first thing you go for is lethal…...
Kentucky company's electric shock gloves eyed for use by ICE agents
4+ week, 1+ day ago (450+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — A Lexington company is making national headlines for its electric shock gloves, which Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers could soon be equipped with. Compliant Technologies created the device, which the company calls The G.L.O.V.E. or "Generated…...
Lexington mayor to appoint independent panel to review license plate reader technology
1+ week, 1+ day ago (337+ words) LEXINGTON, KY (LEX News) — Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton says she will appoint an independent panel to review the city's automated license plate reader technology amid ongoing public discussion about the system. According to the mayor's office, the external panel will…...
'Dangerous situation' prompts Irvington to shelter in place, Breckinridge Schools closed
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (94+ words) IRVINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — A "dangerous situation" in Irvington has prompted the closure of the city's government offices and Breckinridge County Schools on Wednesday. Breckinridge County Schools first alerted the public to the situation around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday and initially planned…...
London officer demoted after not testing driver's sobriety following collision
3+ week, 3+ day ago (135+ words) London Police officer demoted after allowing driver to leave collision without sobriety test LEX 18 News LONDON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — A London Police officer has been demoted after allowing a driver to leave the scene of a July collision without performing…...
Man charged with alleged hate crime enters not guilty plea in Lexington courtroom
2+ week, 5+ day ago (29+ words) LEX 18 News Man charged with alleged hate crime enters not guilty plea in Lexington courtroom...
Former Trooper Island director pleads not guilty to felony theft of camp funds
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (187+ words) ALBANY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Former Kentucky State Police Trooper Island Director Jonathan Biven pleaded not guilty Thursday to a theft charge stemming from allegations that he stole tens of thousands of dollars from the youth camp program he once led....
South Dakota man facing charges after stealing vehicle, hitting LPD cruiser Tuesday
3+ week, 3+ day ago (153+ words) LEX 18 News LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — A South Dakota man is facing charges after Lexington Police say he stole a vehicle and fled from police on Tuesday, where he later hit a LPD cruiser. According to an arrest citation, 25-year-old…...
Frankfort ice cream shop owner warns businesses after scammer poses as law enforcement to steal money
2+ week, 5+ day ago (296+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — A Frankfort ice cream shop fell victim to a phone scam last week when a caller posing as a law enforcement officer manipulated an employee into wiring money to the scammer. Angela VanNeste, owner of Hoggy's…...