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.
Boston City Council to consider body cameras for police By Jan Ransom GLOBE STAFF AUGUST 04, 2015 A proposal to equip Boston police with body cameras — a measure being tried in several major cities in the aftermath of police-involved … 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