The Castle Doctrine, which gained attention in the state of Florida with the similar “Stand Your Ground” killing of Trayvon Martin, is present in one form or another in every state. In Texas, changes to that law in 2007 have increased the number of justifiable homicides in the state from 32 in 2006 to 48 in 2010. [Read more…]
Texas Cops Use Surveillance to Thwart Car Burglaries
Surveillance cameras and tracking devices are helping Dallas police catch culprits stealing goods from cars. According to the Dallas Morning News, car burglaries account for about 30% of the city’s crime and police rarely catch the burglars. With help from one Assistant Chief’s personal finances, the local police are whittling away at the problem. [Read more…]