Topic: Prince William County
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Police in schools 'not the answer,' coalition says, urging broader strategy
Civil rights groups, educators, and law enforcement representatives say police in schools, 'while well-intentioned,' can end up causing other problems for students the police are there to protect.
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Three deaths in one weekend puts Taser use by cops in crosshairs
Tasers were involved in three deaths over the weekend, renewing the debate over when and how the police-issued stun guns should be used.
08/08/2011 05:29 pm -
State illegal immigration laws: What have they accomplished?
Five years into a legislative surge, state illegal immigration laws have yielded few arrests. But they have stirred a populist backlash, say immigrant rights groups.
03/23/2011 04:39 pm -
Shooter targeting Marine Corps facilities could be ex-marine
The shots fired at the Marine Corps museum overnight mark the fourth shooting of a Marine Corps-linked facility this month. But authorities say individual marines don't appear to be at risk.
10/29/2010 06:26 pm -
Virginia follows lead of Arizona immigration law, carefully
Police officers can check immigration status during criminal investigations, Virginia's attorney general says. The Arizona immigration law has encouraged other states to review their measures.
08/04/2010 03:37 pm -
John Allen Muhammad, D.C. sniper, loses Supreme Court appeal
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to block John Allen Muhammad's execution, scheduled for Tuesday in a Virginia prison.
11/10/2009 12:00 am -
Election results show Obama's political coalition unraveling
Election results show defection of independents, plus the low turnout among young and black voters, hurting Democrats.
11/04/2009 12:00 am -
Why Virginia may tilt to Obama
A long-time red state is now a tossup due to fast-growing exurbs.
10/21/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion Don't make cops squeal on undocumented workers
Cities that took a hands-off approach saw crime drop.
04/24/2008 01:00 am
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