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] By Isaiah Thompson In June, in the wake of local and national protests over the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh held a press conference to declare racism a public health crisis. He also announced … 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
[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
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
[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