Tag: Police Reform

MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE ACADEMY ASSESSMENT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Massachusetts State Police Academy (SPA) plays a critical role in preparing sworn personnel to meet the Commonwealth’s public safety needs while upholding constitutional policing, professionalism, and public trust. In response to concerns regarding trainee attrition, injuries, training culture, and alignment with modern law enforcement standards, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), in partnership with multidisciplinary subject- matter experts, conducted a comprehensive operational and cultural assessment of the SPA.

Get a PDF of the report HERE

A Wisconsin YouTube channel makes big money from police body cam videos. Is it educational? – WPR

NOTE: Some videos are members only and there is a fee to subscribe. There is a public section which is free.

The Wisconsin-based YouTube channel Code Blue Cam has more than 3 million subscribers and 1.15 billion total views.
— Read on www.wpr.org/justice/law-enforcement/wisconsin-youtube-channel-code-blue-cam-police-body-cameras

Exclusive | Police watchdog prober accused PC Tisch of protecting ‘killer cops’

Here is an example of how the CCRB has an anti-police agenda and not looking for truthfulness.

Eight of the 100 investigators who probe civilian complaints against cops have made anti-police statements and participated in lefty political groups in the past, according to the Police Benevolent Association – which is demanding they be fired.
— Read on nypost.com/2026/05/09/us-news/police-watchdog-prober-accused-pc-tisch-of-protecting-killer-cops/

Review of Akron Police – Department’s Use-of-Force Policies and Practices

Overview

Since 2019, Akron Police Department (APD) officers have been involved in seven fatal 1 and seven nonfatal 2 shootings. In response to these incidents, the City of Akron issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking an independent review of APD’s use of force (UOF) policies and procedures. After a competitive selection process, the City awarded the contract to the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF).

Get a PDF copy of the report HERE

Minneapolis Police Reform. 3-part series | Twin Cities PBS – Watch Now

Ep 1: Early History of the MPD and Reform

Premiered October 21, 2025
Since it’s beginning in the late 19th century, what the Minneapolis Police Department would look like has always been up for debate. Dr. Williams explores that early history and its implications.
— Read on tpt.org/paradox-echoes-of-reform-the-minneapolis-police

Bronx man shot by police sues city and NYPD, seeks damages and reforms – Gothamist

Raul de la Cruz, who was shot by police responding to a 311 call in 2023, is suing the city and NYPD. His lawyers are hopeful the Mamdani administration would be sympathetic to his case.
— Read on gothamist.com/news/bronx-man-shot-by-police-sues-city-and-nypd-seeks-damages-and-reforms