Jul 17 Oregon officials decry arrests by federal agents in Portland By Andrew Selsky, Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press Federal agents in green camouflage uniforms have been taking into custody people in the streets of Portland, not close to federal property that they were sent to protect. Continue reading
Jul 13 WATCH: Trump holds roundtable with people positively impacted by law enforcement By Candice Norwood The event comes as protesters around the country have been demanding police reform in the wake of several highly publicized killings of Black people. Continue reading
Jul 08 WATCH: Minnesota and Ohio AGs discuss police reform, protests and constitutional challenges By Candice Norwood The discussion comes after several highly publicized police killings of Black people, including George Floyd in Minnesota and Breonna Taylor in Kentucky. Continue reading
Jun 25 Body cameras are seen as key to police reform. But do they increase accountability? By Candice Norwood Despite widespread support for body cameras, the rules for how police use them vary widely from state to state, and department to department. Continue reading
Jun 17 After 130 years, Aunt Jemima will vanish from packaging By Associated Press Quaker Oats company is changing the name and marketing image of the 131-year-old Aunt Jemima pancake mix and syrup. Continue reading
Jun 17 WATCH: Senate GOP holds news conference about ‘Justice Act’ on police changes By Lisa Mascaro, Jim Mustian, Associated Press The “Justice Act” is the most ambitious GOP policing proposal in years, a direct response to the massive public protests over the death of George Floyd and other black Americans. Continue reading
Jun 16 WATCH: De Blasio announces policy mandating release of NYC police body-cam footage By Associated Press A new policy will require New York City police to release all body camera footage of shootings and other use-of-force incidents that result in injury or death, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday in what he billed as another step… Continue reading
Jun 12 The war on drugs gave rise to ‘no-knock’ warrants. Breonna Taylor’s death could end them By Candice Norwood While Taylor’s death has brought renewed attention to no-knock warrants, the practice has long faced criticism for the injuries and deaths sustained in the process. Continue reading
Jun 10 WATCH: George Floyd’s brother, law enforcement officials testify on policing practices By Candice Norwood Lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee will hear from police chiefs, police reform advocates and the lawyer for the family of Floyd. Continue reading
Jun 09 WATCH: Law enforcement officials testify on fraud schemes tied to COVID-19 By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on law enforcement's response to those exploiting the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading