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Throwing Punches To Stay Out Of Trouble

Riverside PD challenges at-risk teens to put up their dukes
The Riverside Police Department is the latest law enforcement agency to team up with community members in order to help them throw down in a controlled setting.

But the concept is a little bit different than you might think.

The program, which is a joint venture between the Riverside PD and UC Riverside, is one part educational and one part lifestyle training.  Basically, it allows underrepresented youths in the county to get together in a safe, productive and mentoring-type environment.

The premise is simple- the department will provide the UCR boxing club a …

By |May 30th, 2014|San Diego Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Throwing Punches To Stay Out Of Trouble
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Activist Sues Police After She Was Arrested For Clapping

A California woman said she's suing the Riverside Police Department for violating her Constitutional right to clap.

It all started last summer when Letitia Pepper attended a city council meeting.   Although it's not entirely clear what the council was voting on that night, what is known is that the mayor asked attendees to refrain from clapping after public comments.

Noisy shows of support could dissuade others from chiming in, he said, especially if those people had alternative viewpoints.

But Pepper wasn't swayed, and when one particular speaker finished speaking his mind, she put her hands together.

Whens he was asked to stop, she …

By |May 27th, 2014|The Illegal & Unlawful|Comments Off on Activist Sues Police After She Was Arrested For Clapping
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