Working to reform police practices to improve respect for basic human and civil rights, reforms should address concerns about policing, racial discrimination/profiling, diversity, excessive/deadly force and corruption.
This timeline was produced by Mass Police Reform. Updated 8/4/20. If you have data points to contribute please contact us. This document is being continuously updated. The Purpose of this timeline is to provide a context and history for current … Continued
Despite apparent broad consensus among key stakeholders on proposals that have been public for in some cases decades, there is a lack of substantive movement on most fronts in terms of police reform here in Massachusetts. With the current resurgence … Continued
In our first “Talkin’ to the Police” community conversation with law enforcement one of the simple solutions suggested was an anonymous tip line for both Law Enforcement and Civilians to safely report police misconduct. We have established the Bad Apple … Continued
A strong POST system provides the ability to de-certify police and increase transparency and accountability. Hear from experts and advocates who will discuss the gold standard for POST legislation, and how it should be applied in the Commonwealth. The ACLU … Continued
Talkin’ to the Police Jun 15, 2020 A community conversation with police officers about Police Reform.
The Complete video from our Zoom Town Hall Community Conversation on Police and Policing.
https://cutt.ly/TALKIN2POLICE A community conversation with police officers about Police Reform. Topic: Talkin’ to the PoliceTime: Jun 15, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://cutt.ly/TALKIN2POLICE Meeting ID: 876 6416 9639Password: 536340 One tap mobile+13126266799,,87664169639#,,1#,536340# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,87664169639#,,1#,536340# US … Continued
Black and Blue Community Conversation on Police / Community Relations and Police Accountability: Thursday 6/11/20 at 6:00PM EST. http://cutt.ly/blknblu Topic: Black & Blue III – PPP (Plans, Policies & Proposals)Time: Jun 11, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) … Continued
[Source] By Jason Turesky Massachusetts is one of only six states that does not require special licenses for police officers, according to the ACLU. State Rep. Russell Holmes, D — Boston, is trying to change that. Since 2016, Holmes and Rep. David Vieira, … Continued