Archives : 2011 : April

1. There’s An App For That DUI Checkpoint

   Apr 7, 2011 —

   Let’s say you are out in a bar, and regrettably have had a few to many. Concerned about your drive home, you turn on your smartphone and get the lowdown on any DUI checkpoints in your area. Smartphone users now have the ability to check what roads not to take to avoid any sobriety checkpoints … [More]

2. Federal Government Investigates Seattle Police Department

   Apr 4, 2011 —

   The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation of the Seattle Police Department after a preliminary review raised concerns about the department’s use of unnecessary force and its dealings with minority citizens. The public’s trust in the Seattle Police Department has been seriously undermined in light of a series of recent events. In one … [More]