Diversity among officers lags behind the general population. But is police culture a greater problem when it comes to combating excessive force?
— Read on theconversation.com/is-hiring-more-black-officers-the-key-to-reducing-police-violence-126075
Tag: Police Reform
City of Syracuse Comprehensive Review Report
LIVING WITH IMPUNITY UNSOLVED MURDERS IN OAKLAND AND THE HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACT ON VICTIMS’ FAMILY MEMBERS
MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY & PROCEDURE REVIEW AD HOC COMMITTEE
See the link below to the report on the Madison PD policy and procedure review.
Atlanta Police Implements “No Pursuit” Policy, Effective Immediately – Patrol – POLICE Magazine
I wonder how long this will last? Is this the best policy for the police and community? Is there ever a situation where police should engage in a pursuit?
Officers with the Atlanta (GA) Police Department will not be allowed to engage in a vehicle pursuit after Chief Erika Shields sent a letter to her personnel stating that the agency is implementing a no pursuit policy effective immediately.
— Read on www.policemag.com/537222/atlanta-police-implements-no-pursuit-policy-effective-immediately
Phoenix police shootings: Numbers fall to 15 in 2019 after public outcry
In 2019, Phoenix police officers shot at 15 people, a significant drop from the record number the year before. Officials and advocates discuss why.
— Read on www.azcentral.com/in-depth/news/local/arizona-investigations/2019/12/30/phoenix-police-shootings-officers-use-of-force-decline-2019-henry-rivera/2612466001/
Report on Police Operations and Data Analysis and Gap Analysis | Roswell, GA
Links on this page is to final report and other reports.
Gap Analysis | Roswell, GA
— Read on www.roswellgov.com/government/departments/police/gap-analysis
Policing: A Public Good Gone Bad | Boston Review
Policing: A Public Good Gone Bad from Boston Review. Policing as we know it must be abolished before it can be transformed.
— Read on bostonreview.net/law-justice/tracey-l-meares-policing-public-good-gone-bad
“Abolish the police” Idea Is Inspiring Some Criminal-Justice Activists
“Abolish the police” Idea Is Inspiring Some Criminal-Justice Activists
— Read on www.city-journal.org/abolish-police-call-to-action
Commentary: SDPD must take responsibility for discriminatory policing – The San Diego Union-Tribune
Black people more likely to be stopped by police
— Read on www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/commentary/story/2019-12-18/san-diego-police-bias-aclu-report
See also the ACLU REPORT
Future of Policing 