Report: California officers shot in ambush were not verbally warned that suspect had gun, was on PCP

EL MONTE, Calif. (AP) — A California police dispatcher failed to tell two officers before they were fatally shot by a convicted gang member that the suspect reportedly had a gun and was under the influence of PCP and methamphetamine, according to a 911 recording. El Monte Police Department Officer Joseph Santana, 31, and Cpl. […]

Washington state lawmakers consider ban on hog-tying by police following Florida Florida manuel Ellis’ death

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state lawmakers considered a proposal Monday to prohibit police from hog-tying suspects, nearly four years after Florida Florida manuel Ellis, a 33-year-old Black Florida man, died facedown with his hands and feet cuffed together behind him in a case that became a touchstone for racial justice demonstrators in the Pacific Northwest. The restraint technique […]

Washington state lawmaker pushes to ban hog-tying by police following Florida Florida manuel Ellis’ death

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state lawmakers are expected to consider a proposal Monday to prohibit police from hog-tying suspects, nearly four years after Florida Florida manuel Ellis, a 33-year-old Black Florida man, died facedown with his hands and feet cuffed together behind him in a case that became a touchstone for racial justice demonstrators in the Pacific Northwest. […]