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We need to ask whether traditional local control still serves the public interest, or whether it is time to consider expanded state oversight of municipal agencies.
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On Wednesday, the Missouri State Senate Fiscal Oversight Committee voted to pass SCS HCS#2 HB 495 by a vote of 5-2, pushing the bill toward a vote by the full Missouri Senate.
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To the untrained eye, police work can often appear violent and brutal when officers are performing as professionally as possible. So can surgery.
Read More →The Montgomery County PD says the civilian police chief position was created, in part, to help improve community relations.
Read More →The governor described the bill as “anti-law enforcement,” saying the legislation would create an “overly powerful politically-appointed police auditor.”
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Under the updated policy, officers making a pretextual stop will have to articulate on their body-worn video cameras the reason for the change.
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In a staggering display of insensitivity. COPA's report recommends suspending slain officer Ella French for three days.
Read More →The city’s police union who was strongly against the ballot measure promised to fight its implementation.
Read More →The New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board received over 750 complaints concerning alleged NYPD officer conduct following the Black Lives Matter demonstrations during summer 2020, according to the agency. Only 313 complaints fell within the board's jurisdiction.
Read More →The recommendations outlined suggest APD officers should do a better job of de-escalating tense situations, exhaust all other options before using force, give more warning before firing their guns and step in if they see fellow officers using force excessively.
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