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.
By Jan Ransom | GLOBE STAFF APRIL 06, 2015 Mayor Martin J. Walsh is vowing to overhaul the Boston Police Department’s citizen oversight panel in the aftermath of high-profile police shootings in Ferguson, Mo., Cleveland, and New York City, and … Continued
Department of Justice Releases Scathing Report on Ferguson As much of the world is shocked and amazed at the revelations detailed in the Department of Justice’s report on Ferguson. For those who have been organizing against police brutality and calling … Continued
For Immediate Release: February 13, 2015 Contact: Press Office (617) 635-4461 MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES CO-OP BOARD APPOINTMENTS Civilian board has oversight and review of BPD internal investigations BOSTON – FEBRUARY 13, 2015 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the … Continued
YANCEY ORDINANCE MANDATES USE OF POLICE BODY CAMERAS Boston City Councillor Charles C. Yancey introduced an ordinance on February 4, 2015 that could mandate use of body cameras by Boston police officers interacting with the public. Councillor Yancey drafted the … Continued
YANCEY PROPOSES EFFECTIVE CIVILIAN REVIEW BOARD Boston City Councillor Charles C. Yancey introduced an ordinance establishing of a civilian review board in Boston on February 4, 2015 during a Boston City Council meeting. The 11-member Board will review grievances of … Continued