To ensure justice, law needs change
Many states have their own interpretations of Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law. These laws are in place essentially to allow people to defend themselves when endangered by means that would otherwise be deemed illegal. In addition to allowing people to use force to defend themselves, “Stand Your Ground” can be used as immunity from civil...
Police officers can now avoid getting pulled over
Over the past month, the feud between the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and the Miami Police has sparked debate in the community. Last week, the Miami Interim Police Chief Manuel Orosa stated that Miami police officers are no longer allowed to pull over other law enforcement officials, unless they are instructed to do so over...
Letter to the Editor: Segway security guard article unfair
As a student patrol aide (aka ridiculous segway guard), I found Evan Seaman's uninformed diatribe about security to be most irresponsible and disturbing.
Two UM students robbed at gunpoint
Students Christian Rivera and Aaron Kurz were robbed at gunpoint on the middle of Ponce de Leon Boulevard between the Serpentine Parking lot near the Bank United Center and the Metrorail Tuesday night.
Our Opinion: “Buzzin” iPhone app dangerous
“Buzzin,” a new iPhone application created by Minot Applications, could put drivers nationwide at risk.
Two arrested in raid on ZBT house
Two arrests were made following a raid on the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity house Thursday, according to NBC6.com.
Bomb squad detonates suspicious package found at Hillel building
A suspicious package was found Sunday night at the Hillel building on campus, causing police to shut down Stanford Drive and call the Miami-Dade bomb squad.
South Miami/Kendall Beat Notebook
South Miami Police to carry tasers, Footworks to host charity events, Construction of "green" branch of Baptist Hospital begins, Splitsville to open next week.
Not quite a racist approach
A police officer, my neighbor from within a block, stopped me and demanded my information saying, "You don't belong here." I'm Black and he's Hispanic.
Police ‘street’ race civilians in Beat the Heat event
Medley Police race students and others in the annual Beat the Heat event, to educate civilians about the dangers of street racing.
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