Police

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5:57pm Nov 18, 2020

National National

Suburban Milwaukee Police Officer Who Has Killed 3 People Since 2015 Set To Resign

by Brakkton Booker

Wauwatosa, Wis., police officer Joseph Mensah reached a separation agreement allowing him to resign Nov. 30. He has killed three people while on duty, including a teenager in February.
6:31pm Nov 16, 2020

Race Race

Outrage Continues Over Police Confrontation With Teen Girl

by Paul Garber

Members of the Ministers' Conference of Winston-Salem & Vicinity say they remain troubled by how a Black 10th-grader was taken into custody by a white police officer earlier t
6:57pm Nov 15, 2020

Youth Youth Politics & Government

Video Of Police Confrontation With Teen Raises Community Concerns

by Paul Garber

Winston-Salem Police Chief Catrina Thompson addressed concerns Sunday after the detainment of a teenage girl was captured on video.
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6:39pm Nov 11, 2020

National National

LA County Coroner Investigates Andres Guardado's Sheriff's Deputy-Involved Death

by Jaclyn Diaz

The June killing of Guardado, 18, will be the first independent investigation by the coroner's office in more than 30 years.
8:33pm Oct 31, 2020

News News

Marchers Pepper Sprayed, Arrested During Alamance County Voting Rally

by Associated Press

A get-out-the vote rally in Graham on Saturday ended with police using pepper spray to disperse the crowd and making arrests.
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7:01am Oct 31, 2020

National National Politics & Government

Policing Reform, Civilian Oversight And More: After Months Of Protest, Voters Decide

by Cheryl Corley

Months of protests over police brutality has brought some change, but major reform has so far eluded many communities.
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3:17pm Oct 29, 2020

National National

Philadelphia Police Vow To Release Body Camera Footage In Walter Wallace Shooting

by Brakkton Booker

The police commissioner said the officers' body camera footage and 911 tapes would be released once Walter Wallace's family has reviewed the materials. The Fraternal Order of Police supports the move.
David Delgado / Reuters

3:05pm Oct 27, 2020

National National

Fatal Police Shooting In Philadelphia Sparks Protests, Clashes Overnight

by Brakkton Booker

Police shot and killed Walter Wallace during a confrontation Monday afternoon in West Philadelphia. Police said he was holding a knife. Violent clashes erupted on Monday night and into Tuesday.
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2:04pm Oct 26, 2020

National National

Waukegan, Ill., Officer Who Killed Black Man Has Been Fired; City To Release Video

by Brakkton Booker

Waukegan's mayor said the release of the video is expected before Thursday. An unnamed officer who shot and killed Marcellis Stinnette and injured Tafara Williams has been terminated.
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4:46pm Oct 20, 2020

National National Politics & Government

DOJ Unveils New Initiative To Help Police Departments, Offers Aid To Minneapolis

by Brakkton Booker

Justice Department officials unveiled a new initiative Tuesday to establish a grant program and national center to help with defining policies and training officers.
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2:25pm Oct 16, 2020

National National

Judge In George Floyd Case Allows Video Of Prior Arrest To Be Made Public

by Brakkton Booker

The prosecution had sought a 48-hour seal on court filings, which include a submission from the defense of footage of the 2019 encounter, in hopes of discussing what information to release.
5:34pm Sep 28, 2020

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Greensboro Officials Take A Closer Look At Police Interactions

by David Ford

Since George Floyd’s death in May, city councils throughout the Triad have reflected on their current police policies.