Working to reform police practices to improve respect for basic human and civil rights. Reforms must address issues in policing including racial discrimination/profiling, diversity, excessive/deadly force and corruption.
[Source] A task force charged with reviewing the Boston Police Department is recommending the city create an independent office with broad investigatory and subpoena powers that could review and resolve civilian complaints and assess Boston police policies. The Office of … Continued
[Source] By: April Rodriguez, Paralegal It’s time that we abolish the doctrine and begin funneling resources away from law enforcement and into community services. Earlier this month, Mississippi federal court judge Carlton Reeves reluctantly held that a white police officer who detained, interrogated, … Continued
[Source] Special Agent in Charge Joseph R. Bonavolonta’s statement on this morning’s arrests of nine @bostonpolice officers assigned to BPD’s Evidence Control Unit. They’ve been indicted for allegedly conspiring to steal over $200,000 in overtime. https://t.co/jz5xV2OVyE pic.twitter.com/1gCCgaB9rA — FBI Boston … Continued
Our conversation with Keith Antonio who was racially profiled and harassed by the BPD in 2018.
A conversation with “Kevin” real name Kieth who was profiled and harassed by BPD in 2018. His film of the incident went viral online. He is sharing his story. Boston Police Bad Stop Thursday 8/27/2010:30 AM EST. RSVP via Facebook … Continued
Boston Police shot and killed 26-year-old Burrell “Bo” Ramsey of Yarmouth Street a block from his Tent City home on August 21, 2012. There is a myth that “It doesn’t happen in Boston” & “Thank God we are not Chicago, … Continued
A Conversation with the FamilyAugust 21, 2012, 26-year-old Burrell “Bo” Ramsey was shot and killed by the Boston Police is his Tent City neighborhood.The family is still seeking answers & justice for Burrell “Bo” Ramsey.Topic: Burrell Ramsey Family Time: Aug … Continued
A conversation with the family of Mark McMullen who was killed by Boston Police officer Chris Carr on Sept. 7 2011 after a car chase from Roxbury to Rockland, Massachusetts. If you would like to support the McMullen Family they … Continued
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