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290 Georgia officers arrested for DUI in 5 years, but no standard to punish them

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290 Georgia officers arrested for DUI in 5 years, but no standard to punish them

www.youtube.com – 11Alive – 2024-07-29 22:37:10

SUMMARY: A recent investigation revealed that over the past five years, 290 law enforcement officers in Georgia were arrested for DUI, yet punishments for these offenses vary significantly among agencies. While about 30 officers had their certifications revoked, the majority received probation, fines, and alcohol awareness training instead of firmer consequences. The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council allows individual agencies to determine disciplinary actions, leading to inconsistent responses, from pay cuts to no repercussions. The investigation highlights the need for standardized policies to ensure accountability and maintain public trust in law enforcement.

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Georgia has no standard for punishing police officers with DUIs, despite how many have been arrested on those charges. Our investigative teams dives deeper into it.

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How is the next pope selected?

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www.wsav.com – Michael Bartiromo – 2025-04-21 08:51:00

SUMMARY: Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, has died at 88, confirmed by the Vatican. He recently underwent a lengthy hospitalization for a respiratory crisis, but managed to celebrate Easter Mass shortly before his passing. His death triggers the selection process for a successor, led by the College of Cardinals, with only cardinals under 80 eligible to vote. The camerlengo, Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, currently administers the Holy See. Voting occurs in secret; if successful, it is marked by white smoke signaling a new pope. The cardinals will discuss the Church’s challenges before casting their votes.

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Savannah State University police talk campus safety

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www.wsav.com – Nakya Harris – 2025-04-18 20:56:00

SUMMARY: Savannah State University’s Police Chief Clarella Thomas, in her role for over a year, emphasizes enhancing campus safety protocols in light of recent school shootings. As a mother of college students, she understands parents’ concerns about safety. Encouraging the phrase “see something, say something,” she highlights community involvement in safety measures. Thomas’s team is upgrading emergency plans and promoting the emergency notification system, Everbridge. This summer, they’ll collaborate with external law enforcement for drills. Chief Thomas, alongside SSU’s new president, aims to improve security further, especially with the upcoming Orange Crush festival, restricting campus access to students only.

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FSU shooting: Will the suspected gunman’s mother face charges?

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www.wsav.com – Leland Vittert – 2025-04-18 08:03:00

SUMMARY: A 20-year-old Florida State University student, Phoenix Ikner, allegedly used a service weapon belonging to his mother, a sheriff’s deputy, to fatally shoot two men and injure six others at the university. Legal experts, including former Judge Elizabeth Scherer, indicated it’s too early to determine if his mother could face charges, depending on her knowledge of her son’s dangers and the weapon’s accessibility. While parents of juvenile shooters have faced charges in the past, the adult status of Ikner complicates potential liability. Investigators are still probing the case, with a motive yet to be disclosed.

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