Nation Apr 27 Post-George Floyd report finds pattern of discrimination by Minneapolis police A state investigation launched after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer has determined that the department has engaged in a pattern of race discrimination. By Steve Karnowski, Mohamed Ibrahim, Associated Press
Nation Apr 08 Watch 6:52 Minneapolis-based Children’s Theatre Company debuts play about race and policing Prosecutors this week declined to charge a white Minneapolis police officer in the fatal shooting of a Black man, Amir Locke. It comes nearly two years after the murder of George Floyd. Those killings have forced parents to grapple with… By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane
Nation Apr 01 $14 million jury award for protesters harmed in Denver protests could resonate around U.S. A federal jury's $14 million award to Denver protesters injured during 2020 demonstrations over the police killing of George Floyd could resonate nationwide as courts weigh more than two dozen similar lawsuits. By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press
Nation Nov 18 Portland among U.S. cities adding funds back into police departments The debate about public safety spending has also shifted for departments from New York City to Los Angeles. They are seeing their finances partially restored in response to rising homicides, an officer exodus and political pressures. By Sara Cline, Associated Press
Nov 03 Jacob Frey wins 2nd term as Minneapolis mayor after bitter race By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press More than a dozen candidates ran to be mayor, including many who took issue with the way the Democratic incumbent has handled changes to the police department since one of its officers killed George Floyd last year. Continue reading
Apr 19 DeSantis signs Florida’s anti-riot bill, cites Chauvin trial By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Florida now has stricter laws to punish people who take part in violent protests. Republican Gov. Ron Desantis cited events around the country as he signed the so-called anti-riot bill on Monday. Continue reading
Mar 03 With Biden’s backing, Democrats revive bill to overhaul policing By Will Weissert, Associated Press A sweeping measure set for a vote late Wednesday bans chokeholds and "qualified immunity" for law enforcement while easing requirements for prosecutors to pursue misconduct charges. Continue reading
Dec 24 Report on Philadelphia police response to George Floyd protests finds flaws By Associated Press Several interactions between officers and protesters were recorded by witnesses and posted on social media, leading to criticism of the city and police. Continue reading
Dec 18 Watchdog criticizes NYPD methods at Floyd protests for stoking conflict By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The six-month probe focused on the NYPD's institutional planning and response to the May and June protests and not the actions of individual officers. Continue reading