Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. have expanded their surveillance activities with new technologies and techniques.
Berkeley plans to keep dueling protest groups separate next Sunday
The California city and the organizers of a white nationalist rally have come to an unlikely agreement – at least for now.
Officials defend immigration polices in responses to DOJ
Eight cities and counties, plus the state of California, have until the end of the day to explain to the Justice Department why their local "sanctuary" policies don't violate federal law. It marks the end of a week in which President Donald Trump and Republicans saw progress on a number of their immigration priorities in Congress and in the courts.
How to stay safe online: A cybersecurity guide for political activists
To be both safe and effective, thinking deeply about one's own cybersecurity practices is essential.
Advocates file suit against L.A. anti-gang program
Three advocacy organizations took aim at one of the mainstays of Los Angeles' war on gangs, filing a class action suit against the city's gang injunction program.
How to (and not to) address worker abuse on pot farms
The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office, a small agency of about 65 sworn officers, was able to pull off a complex investigation into abuse and trafficking on a marijuana farm.
Pot growers call for labor regulation after abuse disclosures
The director of the California Growers Association now is calling for a series of solutions after Reveal published an investigation into sexual abuse in the state's pot country.
Bill to shed light on California's gang database moves forward
Legislation that would open California's gang database to more public scrutiny has advanced in the state Assembly, despite significant opposition from law enforcement.
You may be in California's gang database and not even know it
California's statewide CalGang database, which includes more than 150,000 people, has come under fire for its secrecy, which can ensnare innocent peop
Transparency advocate resigns from Seattle police in frustration
Tim Clemans was featured in a recent Reveal story about the challenges confronting law enforcement agencies as they rolled out body camera programs.
California increases scrutiny of cellphone surveillance
Two laws recently signed by California Gov. Jerry Brown mandate more public input and oversight of law enforcement agencies' purchase and use of cellphone tracking equipment.
How an army of Twitter bots almost created a major political pundit
This is how America's presidential election could be hacked