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.
Worcester police officer arrested, faces civil rights, assault charges Officer Michael Motyka is 17-year veteran of Worcester Police Department WORCESTER, Mass. —A Worcester police officer is facing several charges, including civil rights violations, after he allegedly made comments about a … Continued
Yancey Pushes City To Consider Police-Body Camera Legislation For Immediate Release Thursday, April 9, 2015 Contact: Kenneth Yarbrough – Chief Information Officer (617) 635-3131 Fax (617) 635-3067 Page (617) 461-5548 Boston City Hall (April 9, 2015) – Boston City Councillor … Continued
Man Claims MBTA Officer Used Excessive Force During Red Line Incident By Ken Tucci, WBZ-TV March 19, 2015 BOSTON (CBS) – He saved a man’s life, but did he use too much force? The incident was the subject of a … Continued
Two Boston cops face sexual harassment complaints Friday, March 20, 2015 By:O’Ryan Johnson | Boston Herald Two Boston police superior officers were placed on paid leave this week following separate sexual harassment complaints, police said. Boston police spokesman David Estrada said … 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
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
Reports indicate that Officer Michael Doherty, assaulted an Uber driver, yelled racial slurs “Spic” to the driver and “Nigger” to a good samaritan and stole the Uber driver’s car. BPD veteran in Uber assault case faced complaints, personal strife Tuesday, … Continued
DA: Boston cop spewed racial slurs during attack on Uber driver The Boston Herald Monday, January 5, 2015 By: Antonio Planas Boston Police Officer On Leave After Alleged Assault CBS Boston A veteran Boston police officer used racial slurs against an … Continued
All across the United States citizens, voters and taxpayers are demanding that local and state police departments are reformed to better handle excessive force, deadly force and corruption. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts needs serious police reform in policies and practices.
Black and Latino caucus members discuss police reform legislation By: Yawu Miller | 12/23/2014 Baystate Banner With police practices facing scrutiny across the U.S., Massachusetts Legislative Black and Latino Caucus members are poised to push for a package of criminal justice … Continued