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police reform

City Hall wants to take charge of LAPD rules

April 11, 2026

Los Angeles City Council members on the far left are pushing a plan to move key decisions about policing away from the experts who run the LAPD. Instead they want city politicians and the city controller to write the rules on how officers work, who gets disciplined, and where money goes. One council

opinion

Portland's Police Power Struggle: Who's Really in Control?

February 15, 2026

Portland's city council finally passed a law to create an independent police review board. This happened four years after people voted for it. The board is supposed to keep an eye on the police. But the council made some big changes to the plan. They did this after talking to the police for a long t

opinion

Trust in Law Enforcement: A Delicate Balance

January 28, 2026

The Minneapolis police chief has a tough job. He took over after George Floyd's murder. His goal? Reduce crime and rebuild trust in the community. It's not easy, but progress is being made. Officers are getting better training. They're held accountable. Crime is going down. Trust is slowly coming ba

crime

San Diego Pays Big for a Life Lost

December 10, 2025

San Diego's city leaders have decided to pay $30 million to the family of Konoa Wilson, a 16-year-old who was shot and killed by a police officer. This is a huge amount of money, even more than what Minneapolis paid to George Floyd's family after his death in 2020. On January 28, Konoa was running

opinion

Knoxville Police: A Journey of Change and Challenges

November 2, 2025

The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) has had its share of ups and downs in recent years. It all started with reports of misconduct and a toxic culture within the force. Things got worse when a police officer shot and killed a high school student, leading to protests and demands for accountability. ...

politics

Fayetteville's Councilman Questions Police Tactics and Youth Curfew

October 29, 2025

In Fayetteville, City Councilman Mario Benavente is known for his differing views on police and public safety. He recently raised concerns about the youth curfew and the disparity in traffic stops between Black and white drivers. During a recent council meeting, Police Chief Roberto Bryan Jr. prese

opinion

Richmond's Bold Move: Can Kindness Replace Cops in Crises?

July 31, 2025

In Richmond, a fresh approach to handling emergencies is taking shape. The city's new ROCK program is a breath of fresh air, offering a different way to respond to non-violent situations. Instead of sending armed officers, teams trained in de-escalation and resource navigation step in. This shift is

politics

Police Oversight: A Double-Edged Sword

May 25, 2025

The Justice Department's recent move to drop oversight of several police departments has sparked debate. Some worry this could lead to more excessive force incidents. This decision comes after high-profile cases like George Floyd's and Breonna Taylor's deaths, which led to widespread protests and ca

crime

The Unseen Impact of George Floyd's Death on a Police Chief

May 24, 2025

The late-night call from a community activist changed everything for Medaria Arradondo. The video he was directed to watch showed a white officer kneeling on a Black man, George Floyd, who was struggling to breathe. Arradondo, then the police chief of Minneapolis, was shocked by what he saw. This mo

politics

The U. S. Justice Department's U-Turn on Police Reforms

May 22, 2025

The Justice Department recently made a significant shift in its approach to policing. It announced plans to cancel agreements with Minneapolis and Louisville. These agreements were meant to reform their police departments after the tragic deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. These events spark