Startup Helps Those Affected By Gangs And Gun Violence Find A Way Out
One small startup in Portland, Ore., is helping place former gang members and others involved in gun violence into well-paying green energy jobs.
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Local Community Reflects On One Year After George Floyd's Death
Local leaders and community members are reflecting on what has changed since the death of George Floyd one year ago.
The Muscogee Nation Wants Its Policing To Focus On Prevention Along With Enforcement
A 2020 Supreme Court decision returned policing and prosecutions to tribal authorities, and the Muscogee Nation's tribal police want to interact differently with the community.
How Using Videos At Chauvin Trial And Others Impacts Criminal Justice
The video of George Floyd's death was critical evidence in the murder trial of convicted ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. That video and others are changing trials and police training.
Columbus Mayor Requests DOJ Review Of Racial Bias In Police Force
"We want to be partners with the DOJ to bring about meaningful, sustainable and significant reforms," the mayor's letter says. It comes a week after 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant was killed by police.
With Slow Progress On Federal Level, Police Reform Remains Patchwork Across U.S.
While some blue states and cities have succeeded in passing reforms, more muted action in other places has left activists calling out for federal legislation.
Study: Body-Worn Camera Research Shows Drop In Police Use Of Force
A review from public safety experts and world economists says the benefits to society and police departments outweigh the costs of cameras.
A Former Police Chief In Md. Was A 'Serial Arsonist,' Authorities Say
In a stunning turn of events, David Crawford, a law enforcement veteran, is now under arrest and facing dozens of charges in connection to at least 12 fires at homes, garages and cars.