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.
With the revelation that Boston police buried allegations for more than 20 years that a former officer and police union head sexually assaulted more than one minor child, the city’s police department is facing unprecedented pressure for change. Despite the … Continued
Mayor Walsh today announced immediate next steps the City will be taking to enact the reforms, in keeping with the timelines outlined through the recommendations Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the final recommendations of the Boston Police Reform Task Force, and … Continued
After meetings between the city’s Police Reform Task Force and Boston residents, the group released its initial recommendations to the public Sept. 10, awaiting the mayor’s and City Council’s response. The group is proposing an Office of Police Accountability and … Continued