Justice Dept targets police treatment of mentally ill cases
Justice Department lawyers investigate police agencies for racial discrimination and excessive force, but Baltimore reveals a new focus on interactions with mentally ill people. The report finds officers using a stun gun and mace on individuals who have not necessarily harmed anyone, marking a first ADA violation finding and calling for training, diversion to treatment, and stronger mental health partnerships.
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Masked man in Zorro costume triggers false shooter alert at LAX
At Los Angeles International Airport a masked man dressed as Zorro carried a plastic sword outside a terminal. Police detained him and found no gunman. Reports of an active shooter caused panicked crowds to flee across terminals before authorities confirmed there were no shots.
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Relatives puzzled by mom in Victoria Martens case
In Albuquerque, Michelle Martens kept her relationship with a man convicted of child endangerment secret while planning her daughter Victoria's 10th birthday and inviting the felon to live in her apartment. Court records show all three face charges in Victoria's death, with authorities saying she was drugged, raped and killed as her mother watched.
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