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The California Highway Patrol on Wednesday released a set of traffic safety laws passed this year. -
The proposed amendments include exemptions for a broad array of technologies, including fixed security cameras and police databases. Privacy rights advocates argue the proposal would water down the city’s robust surveillance oversight rules. -
The program allows people with difficulties communicating or who become anxious around authority figures to display a blue envelope logo on stickers, pins, seat belt covers, ribbons, key chains, lanyards, wallet information cards or bracelets. -
As the state shutters prisons, Gov. Newsom wants to turn San Quentin into a model for rehabilitation. Attorney General Rob Bonta is trying to catch up on police shooting investigations. -
Summer Stephan said congressional action is needed to help fight the problem, though data shows retail theft is down. -
On Nov. 14, the City Council approved the public safety technologies, and with the mayor's signature on Wednesday, the San Diego Police Department will enter into a five-year agreement with Ubicquia Inc. for 500 Smart Streetlight cameras, paired with Flock Safety's ALPR technology. -
During a May inspection, more than half of detainees were held longer than 72 hours, according to a federal report. -
San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit, who was promoted to the top position in 2018, officially announced his retirement on Monday. -
The defense attorney says their client can't get a fair trial because San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan ignored evidence of violence from white supremacist gangs at a Pacific Beach rally in 2021. -
The five-year agreement with Ubicquia and Flock Safety must first go to the full city council for approval.
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