law enforcement

A whistleblower pointed state investigators to an unnamed, high-ranking law enforcement officer who was using California’s statewide law enforcement telecommunication network to find the home addresses and vehicle information of a deputy district attorney, a county supervisor and six of his employees.  The officer’s illegal use of the network was among the findings in a […]

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law limiting the use of so-called Perkins operations against young people. The undercover stings are under scrutiny at the California Supreme Court.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of laws that aim to check federal agents during the Trump administration’s deportation program and improve conditions in detention centers. Several likely will be challenged in court.

Cal Fire firefighters tend to earn less money than their counterparts in city fire departments. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law meant to narrow the gap.

Perkins operations have helped resolve some of California's toughest cases. Despite recent scrutiny, they remain valuable and effective when done correctly.

Counties pay out millions for lawsuits after jail deaths, but sheriffs run the jails. A bill awaits Newsom's signature that could alter that balance of power.

Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill to lower the retirement age and sweeten pension perks for police and firefighters despite overwhelming support in the Legislature.

Perkins operations are an undercover law enforcement tactic that officers use to elicit information from unknowing criminal suspects. California may limit their use against certain people under 26.

California police and firefighters will be able to retire earlier and earn more generous pensions under a bill lawmakers sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom. It’s potentially expensive and government agencies are urging him to veto it.

Democrats are pushing a last-minute bill to ban federal agents from using electric shock gloves following reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is making moves to buy and use them.