The statue that was defaced in Brooklyn is headed for Manhattan’s Union Square.
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Review of June 2020 protest describes restraint by Portland police officers amid chaos
Last year’s June 1 protest of George Floyd’s killing was largely peaceful, but clashes after nightfall posed an unprecedented challenge for police, who could have been better prepared, a report concludes.
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Low police morale likely cause of lengthy chief searches in Scarborough, So. Portland
Officials acknowledge that increased scrutiny and calls for police department de-funding are leading to a dearth of qualified candidates.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Fourth brought forth displays of privilege, bullying in Portland, South Portland
Did anyone else see the displays that took place in Portland and South Portland on July 4? The displays of privilege, hypocrisy and bullying that happened on our two cities’ public social media groups that evening need to be addressed. Juxtaposed to the 100-plus posts of new moms, elderly and pet owners politely pleading for […]
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Letter: Conservatives stirring up culture war with critical race theory
“What are they afraid of?” is the question that comes to mind watching people’s frantic faces as they descend on school board meetings across the country with their signs decrying critical race theory. Race and racism have played a significant role in this country from the beginning, and many of our institutions and policies reflect […]
Posted inNation & World
Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on policing measures
The draft bill includes provisions regulating the use of no-knock warrants and the creation of a police misconduct database.
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Impact of Derek Chauvin case on policing yet to be seen, experts say
The outcome doesn’t address deep-rooted issues of race and violence affecting police interactions with minorities that don’t result in charges or convictions against officers.
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Family seeks 2nd chance at charging officer in man’s death
A Milwaukee judge could implement a little-used procedure to charge the officer directly.
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Amid reform movement, some GOP states give police more power
States where lawmakers pushed back include Arizona, Iowa, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Wyoming.
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Video of police officer kneeling on neck of Black 14-year-old boy prompts outrage in Montreal
The teen does not appear to have been physically harmed by the encounter on June 10.