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Conversation with Keith Antonio: Racially Profiled & Harassed by Boston Police
2 Sep 2020

Conversation with Keith Antonio: Racially Profiled & Harassed by Boston Police

by Jacob Liedolf | posted in: City, Why We Need Reform | 0

Our conversation with Keith Antonio who was racially profiled and harassed by the BPD in 2018.

BPD, Police Harassment, racial profiling
BPD Stop & Harass – A Conversation with Keith AKA “Kevin”
26 Aug 2020

BPD Stop & Harass – A Conversation with Keith AKA “Kevin”

by Jacob Liedolf | posted in: City, Why We Need Reform | 0

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 Department, Police Harassment
Conversation with The Family of Burrell “Bo” Ramsey (8/16/20)
24 Aug 2020

Conversation with The Family of Burrell “Bo” Ramsey (8/16/20)

by Jacob Liedolf | posted in: City, Why We Need Reform | 1

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

Boston Police Department, Burrell "Bo" Ramsey
Activists Call For Attorney General To Launch Probe Of 2011 Police Killing Of Eurie Stamps
16 Aug 2020

Activists Call For Attorney General To Launch Probe Of 2011 Police Killing Of Eurie Stamps

by Dondre | posted in: City, State | 0

[Source] By Phillip Martin The Middlesex County District Attorney has said her office is looking again at the tragic case of Eurie Stamps — a 68-year-old Black man killed in his Framingham home in 2011 by a SWAT team — but … Continued

Justice for Burrell “Bo” Ramsey – A Conversation with the Family
11 Aug 2020

Justice for Burrell “Bo” Ramsey – A Conversation with the Family

by Jacob Liedolf | posted in: City, Why We Need Reform | 0

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

Burrell "Bo" Ramsey
McMullen Family Conversation 8/5/20
9 Aug 2020

McMullen Family Conversation 8/5/20

by Jacob Liedolf | posted in: City, Why We Need Reform | 0

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

Mark McMullen
Mass Police Reform Timeline
3 Aug 2020

Mass Police Reform Timeline

by Jacob Liedolf | posted in: City, Police Decertification in MA, Research, State, Why We Need Reform | 0

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

Boston Police Department, History, Research, Timeline
The Boston Police Task Force Listening Sessions
21 Jul 2020

The Boston Police Task Force Listening Sessions

by Dondre | posted in: City, Why We Need Reform | 0

[Source] There are a number of policies being reviewed and up for consideration and task force members want to ensure that community voice is incorporated into the recommendations we submit to the Mayor. You can join any of these listening … Continued

Boston Police Task Force, Listening Sessions
Activists Train Cautious Eye On Boston’s Police Reform Task Force
16 Jul 2020

Activists Train Cautious Eye On Boston’s Police Reform Task Force

by Dondre | posted in: City | 0

[Source] Saraya Wintersmith Latoya Gayle, a community organizer, was skeptical when Mayor Marty Walsh unveiled a nine-member task force charged with examining Boston Police Department operations last month. The announcement followed nation-wide protests against racism and police brutality, including two … Continued

Boston councilors proposing police civilian review board
13 Jul 2020

Boston councilors proposing police civilian review board

by Dondre | posted in: City, Uncategorized | 0

[Source]  SEAN PHILIP COTTER Boston city councilors plan to file a proposal that would create a civilian review board with stronger oversight and investigative powers over the police department. City Councilor Andrea Campbell’s office confirmed that she, plus Councilors Ricardo … Continued

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Resources

City of Boston SEALBoston Police Accountability and Transparency Data
POSTMass. POST Commission
Shot By PoliceShot By Police Boston & Beyond
COOP Community Ombudsman Oversight Panel
IADLESTNational Decertification Index (NDI)
Fatal EncountersFatal Encounters
The CountedThe Counted
WPFatal Force
CATONational Police Misconduct Reporting Project
MXGMOperation Ghetto Storm
Woke WindowsThe Woke Windows Project

Recent News & Updates

  • Boston police agree to eliminate public records backlog within 6 months, settling lawsuit August 24, 2023
  • Database of police disciplinary records a step toward transparency, but still ‘more to do’ August 22, 2023
  • Boston police officer suspended for taking money from wallet at Encore casino, commissioner says August 17, 2023
  • OBITUARY: Roger L. Goldman JUNE 13, 1941 – JULY 29, 2023 August 1, 2023

News

  • Boston police agree to eliminate public records backlog within 6 months, settling lawsuit August 24, 2023
  • Database of police disciplinary records a step toward transparency, but still ‘more to do’ August 22, 2023
  • Boston police officer suspended for taking money from wallet at Encore casino, commissioner says August 17, 2023
  • OBITUARY: Roger L. Goldman JUNE 13, 1941 – JULY 29, 2023 August 1, 2023

Research

  • Can a cop be in two places at once? September 30, 2020
  • Demonstrators Demand Reopening Of Police Shooting Cases In Boston Rally September 9, 2020
  • ‘Defund The Police’: Activists In Boston’s Black Neighborhoods Don’t All Agree September 9, 2020
  • Calls For Boston Police Reform Evoke Almost 30 Years Of Tension September 3, 2020
  • Mass Police Reform Timeline August 3, 2020

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