Policing
New Jersey activists want state action on police reform
Activists from all over New Jersey came to Trenton calling on the state to implement reforms to police departments.
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Some Philly police aren’t wearing masks, and the city won’t enforce the rule
Face coverings have been shown to be an effective tool in fighting the pandemic’s spread.
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The civilian Police Advisory Commission says it’s been stonewalled trying to investigate.
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Del. police have shot 56 people since 2005, but law ‘immunizes’ them from prosecution
Despite making up 22% of the population, Black people make up nearly half of those shot by Del. police. Now, the state’s AG wants to change the use-of-force law.
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Pa. Dems think public opinion on police reform is on their side
Democrats’ police reform bill isn’t likely to pass the Republican-controlled Senate. But Pa. reps say they think they have a public opinion advantage.
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These are the Minneapolis activists leading the push to abolish the police
It took less than two weeks after George Floyd's killing for Minneapolis City Council to pledge to end the police department. Activists had been laying groundwork for years.
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Once again, Congress unable to act during national trauma
It’s the latest example of how partisanship and polarization on Capitol Hill have hamstrung Congress’ ability to meet the moment and respond meaningfully to public opinion.
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Philly puts prosecutors in police divisions to help tackle gun-violence
Members of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office and the Philadelphia Police Department are teaming up with hopes of solving more homicides and non-fatal shootings.
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Philly Black Radical Collective makes demands far beyond defund the police
The Philadelphia Black Radical Collective lists 13 demands, and plans to stage acts of rebellion for each one.
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More dynamite found in ATM explosions case, authorities say
Officials found 30 more sticks of dynamite and two magazines loaded with live rounds of ammunition.
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Delaware lawmakers make police kneeholds, chokeholds a felony
The bill has an exemption that lets police use the tactic if they “reasonably believe” they or a civilian is in danger of serious injury or death.
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Board supports ‘re-imagining,’ but not disbanding, school police
Philly school board members also outlined their plan of "goals and guardrails," which they say will address racist practices in the system.
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Minneapolis council puts plan to abolish police in motion
The proposed amendment is expected to be approved Friday, but that's just a first step. It goes then to a policy committee and to the city's Charter Commission for review.
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Pa. is making a rare show of unity on police reform. It’s unclear how far it’ll go.
State lawmakers put up rare, unanimous votes for several major policing overhauls this week. Now a question remains: will they do it again?
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Listen 1:53House Democrats pass sweeping police overhaul, Senate stalls
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said the Senate faces a choice "to honor George Floyd's life or to do nothing."
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