After anti-Flock protest, Richmond police chief defends use of license plate readers: ‘It works’
Speakers argued the cameras are a dangerous step toward mass surveillance.
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UPDATE: Virginia Lottery building reopens after suspicious package prompts police response
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‘There needs to be swift response’: Chesterfield church defaced with racist threat; police investigating
On Monday he shared the image on social media, calling the threatening message “a hate crime.”
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General Assembly budget plans include $50M for Richmond sewer project
Richmond also requested money for its water system, but the outlook for that request is less clear.
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RPS emails show which positions will be eliminated in budget cuts
The 84 emails, which included 74 employee layoffs, had the names of the employees redacted but not their positions.
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After anti-Flock protest, Richmond police chief defends use of license plate readers: ‘It works’
Speakers argued the cameras are a dangerous step toward mass surveillance.
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RPS emails show which positions will be eliminated in budget cuts
The 84 emails, which included 74 employee layoffs, had the names of the employees redacted but not their positions.
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‘There needs to be swift response’: Chesterfield church defaced with racist threat; police investigating
On Monday he shared the image on social media, calling the threatening message “a hate crime.”
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Feb. 25 Newsletter: Paying ballpark debts
Plus, The Richmonder has learned which RPS jobs will be laid off under a new budget proposal. And a debate over automated license-plate reader cameras continues as the city's contract comes up for renewal.
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Manchester boys reach Region 6A semis
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