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Crime & Courts January 5, 2023 - 3:22 pm

Ex-Lawrence officer’s certification revoked for bias against women

by Mackenzie Clark

A former Lawrence police officer’s certification has been revoked after an investigation found that he acted in poor moral character and disproportionately arrested young women.

Crime & Courts December 28, 2022 - 9:41 pm

Douglas County sheriff is ‘Giglio-impaired,’ district attorney’s office says

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister is “Giglio-impaired” because he mishandled evidence, according to the district attorney’s office. The sheriff disputes the characterization.

Crime & Courts October 7, 2022 - 6:08 pm

Douglas County sheriff, district attorney in standoff over officer personnel files

by Mackenzie Clark

Conflict has been worsening between the Douglas County sheriff and district attorney amid an ongoing dispute over what information the sheriff’s office must share with prosecutors regarding employee misconduct. 

Lawrence Police Department
Crime & Courts September 27, 2022 - 6:23 pm

Ex-deputy, ex-Lawrence police officer could lose certification for alleged biased policing of young women

by Mackenzie Clark

The writing may be on the wall for a former Douglas County sheriff’s deputy and Lawrence police officer.
Despite numerous complaints and red flags, years passed before Brad Williams’ peace officer certification was challenged.

Lawrence news May 12, 2022 - 9:48 pm

Lawrence’s police review board approves new task force; conflict between law enforcement and DA’s office not addressed

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence Community Police Review Board tonight advanced a charter creating a new task force. Members did not raise questions about officer truthfulness policies that have spurred conflict between area law enforcement and the district attorney’s office.

Crime & Courts May 6, 2022 - 8:44 pm

Douglas County sheriff’s personnel file was not reviewed, cleared by judge as he stated

by Mackenzie Clark

No judge reviewed Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister’s personnel file and cleared him of untruthful behavior, as the sheriff wrote in response to questions last month.

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Crime & Courts April 26, 2022 - 8:45 pm

Conflicting policies of police and prosecutors jeopardize high-stakes criminal cases

by Mackenzie Clark

The Douglas County DA’s office has dropped an estimated 50 cases because of officer integrity issues — including one homicide case. And dueling policies about officer truthfulness and bias are straining the relationship between police and prosecutors. 

Crime & Courts April 26, 2022 - 8:44 pm

Full disclosure: How law enforcement answered questions about officer truthfulness policies

by Mackenzie Clark

In the interest of giving each Douglas County law enforcement agency a fair opportunity to respond to questions about complex issues surrounding officer truthfulness, we are publishing each agency’s full responses.

Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 8, 2022 - 6:49 pm

Data is revealing, but new Lawrence police chief wants to examine racial disparities at the individual level

by Andrea Albright

Lawrence Police Chief Rich Lockhart talks about racial disparities, officer credibility, police in schools, mental health and more in his first sit-down interview with the Times. Plus, get a glimpse at his photography hobby.

Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts February 1, 2022 - 6:14 pm

Baldwin City police sergeant’s criminal record again ordered sealed

by Andrea Albright

A Douglas County judge on Monday reinstated an order to seal the record of a Baldwin City police sergeant after acknowledging that the Kansas statute used to set it aside did not apply.

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