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fromKOMO
1 week ago

Tensions rise in DC as protesters push back against military-style police presence

Protests against military-style police presence in D.C. coincide with rising concerns about crime, complicating public sentiment.
#civil-rights
fromAxios
2 weeks ago
Social justice

"Watts Rebellion" 60th anniversary renews call for Kerner Report plan to fight poverty

fromAxios
2 weeks ago
Social justice

"Watts Rebellion" 60th anniversary renews call for Kerner Report plan to fight poverty

#public-safety
fromFox News
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Replace cops with social workers, 'transit ambassadors' on some 911 calls: Mamdani

fromFox News
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Replace cops with social workers, 'transit ambassadors' on some 911 calls: Mamdani

fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Berkeley wraps up policy work tackling racial disparities in police stops

The Berkeley Police Department first adopted its fair and impartial policing policy in 2014, aiming to eliminate racial profiling and reduce disparities.
Social justice
#lapd
#justice-department
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Taking Biden's 'cuffs off cops, voter turnout is rising and other commentary

The Trump administration is rolling back Biden-era actions on police oversight, empowering law enforcement over federal control.
Black Lives Matter
fromFast Company
3 months ago

DOJ abandons police reform lawsuits in cities at heart of BLM protests

The Justice Department is reversing Biden-era initiatives aimed at police reform, signaling a major policy shift in federal oversight of law enforcement.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Zohran Mamdani Railed Against NYPD Argued Police Shouldn't Respond to Domestic Violence Calls

NYPD perpetuates violence against poor Black and Brown people; trained responders are better suited for handling domestic violence and mental health calls.
#law-enforcement
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Trump to sign sweeping 'law and order' EO to shield cops and turn up heat on deportations

Trump's executive order aims to strengthen law enforcement and penalize jurisdictions obstructing immigration enforcement.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Trump to sign sweeping 'law and order' EO to shield cops and turn up heat on deportations

Trump's executive order aims to strengthen law enforcement and penalize jurisdictions obstructing immigration enforcement.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

California wants new education requirements for police officers. Are they watered down?

California lawmakers are debating education standards for police officers amid ongoing manpower shortages.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 month ago

Rethink the Police

Many critiques of 'defund the police' stemmed from a misunderstanding that it implied total abolition, while proponents advocated for resource reallocation to community services.
philosophy
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario could mandate putting police officers in some schools. These parents are pushing back | CBC News

Police in school programs make our children less safe and not more safe. Studies show that particularly Black and Indigenous children are criminalized for what should be everyday discipline.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

This Organization Proved There Was an Alternative to the Police. Now It's Being Defunded.

The first-responder system that should be there to help him was putting him in danger. There had to be a better option—and there was.
Portland food
#george-floyd
Black Lives Matter
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

America Wanted a Reckoning Over Racist Policing. Five Years Later, Here's What Has Happened.

Minneapolis is undergoing significant police reform post-George Floyd's murder, despite a stable or increasing budget for the police department.
Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
3 months ago

At TIME Impact Dinner, Leaders Speak on the Road to Justice'

George Floyd's murder five years ago catalyzed global protests, yet calls for justice and reform face significant rollback and challenges today.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

France reviewing small boat policing tactics, Cooper says

The French government is set to review policies regarding policing of migrant boat crossings in response to record numbers of crossings.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Day Around the Bay: SUV Hits Parked DOT Vehicles in Deadly San Mateo Bridge Crash

A deadly crash involving a speeding SUV has raised concerns about road safety near the San Mateo Toll Bridge.
#racial-justice
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

How did 2020's Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds

Despite some changes in the U.S. post-2020 protests, significant reforms have stalled and public perception can differ from the reality of progress.
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago
US news

Much of the 'racial reckoning' efforts after Floyd's murder never emerged

The momentum for racial justice efforts has significantly stalled since George Floyd's death.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

How did 2020's Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds

Despite some changes in the U.S. post-2020 protests, significant reforms have stalled and public perception can differ from the reality of progress.
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

Trump's Justice Department Plans to Axe Police Reform Agreements

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon criticized proposed consent decrees as an overreach that undermines local control, placing power in the hands of unelected officials.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Did the US's Descent Into Authoritarianism Start With Policing in Blue Cities?

Baltimore's zero-tolerance policing led to massive arrests without reducing crime, reflecting failures in political leadership and public safety policy.
#tyre-nichols
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
US news

3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop

US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Former Memphis police officers found not guilty in murder of Tyre Nichols

Three former Memphis police officers found not guilty of second-degree murder in the beating death of Tyre Nichols.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Advocates eye Tyre Nichols trial as DOJ retreats from police reform

RowVaughn Wells described her son Tyre Nichols' severe injuries, highlighting the brutal nature of his death and its impact on the public response.
The trial of the officers involved in Nichols' death marks a significant moment in police accountability post-George Floyd.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Police expert testifies that officers who fatally beat Tyre Nichols used excessive force

Excessive force was acknowledged by a training expert in the Tyre Nichols case, a significant point in the defense's argument.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
US news

3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop

Black Lives Matter
fromwww.orlandosentinel.com
3 months ago

3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop

Three former Memphis officers acquitted of state charges in the Tyre Nichols case, which ignited nationwide protests and calls for police reform.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Former Memphis police officers found not guilty in murder of Tyre Nichols

Three former Memphis police officers found not guilty of second-degree murder in the beating death of Tyre Nichols.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Advocates eye Tyre Nichols trial as DOJ retreats from police reform

RowVaughn Wells described her son Tyre Nichols' severe injuries, highlighting the brutal nature of his death and its impact on the public response.
The trial of the officers involved in Nichols' death marks a significant moment in police accountability post-George Floyd.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Police expert testifies that officers who fatally beat Tyre Nichols used excessive force

Excessive force was acknowledged by a training expert in the Tyre Nichols case, a significant point in the defense's argument.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Police Chief Bill Scott resigns from SFPD

Bill Scott resigns as San Francisco Police Chief after eight years, accepting a position elsewhere.
Resignation comes amid speculation regarding support and internal conflicts within the San Francisco Police Department.
fromNewsNation
3 months ago

Teen migrant gang attacks due to lawlessness: Ex-NYPD commander

This is organized crime on every level, as you can imagine. They are emulating the people that are above them," Joe Cardinale told NewsNation's Elizabeth Vargas, referring to the TDA.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

How Trump's war on DEI is roiling US police: it doesn't mean work will stop'

Colleen Jackson's role as the first DEI officer in Shaker Heights demonstrates the critical push for representative police reform and community engagement post-George Floyd's murder.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Police officers who fail background checks will be sacked under new powers

The Independent focuses on accessible investigative journalism, covering urgent issues while rejecting paywalls
New regulations will enable police forces to dismiss unfit officers promptly, enhancing accountability
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Mayor Adams: public advocate's plan to address mental health crisis with more bureaucratic 'panels' is 'neglectful'

Mayor Adams criticized Public Advocate Williams for proposing a review process for police fatal shootings, emphasizing immediate solutions over bureaucratic measures.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Lib Dems call for rural crime teams in police forces

Liberal Democrats propose embedding specialist rural crime teams in every police force to tackle rising rural crime.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Former Colorado deputy gets 3 years in prison for fatally shooting man who called for help

I think this was about power. It wasn't a mistake. It was about, 'you need to listen to me because I'm in charge.'
Black Lives Matter
fromSahan Journal
4 months ago

Activists criticize Brooklyn Center for stalling on police commission

It's really disheartening that we are not seeing the change that we need after four years, and that we're still talking about the same thing.
Black Lives Matter
NYC politics
fromHip-Hop Wired
4 months ago

NYPD Creates New "Quality Of Life" Unit, Sparking Concerns

New York City launches a Quality of Life unit to address aggressive panhandling, outdoor drug use, and more.
The initiative aims to improve neighborhood conditions, but faces concerns about its impact on low-income communities.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

'Stop Brexit Man' cleared of flouting police ban over playing anti-Tory edit of The Muppets Show outside Parliament

The Muppets and Darth Vader themes were used as the prime minister came in, which is what we always did for Rishi - apparently he's a Star Wars fan, the activist told the court.
UK politics
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