Community-based violence intervention programs nationwide have long worked alongside law enforcement officers to deescalate conflict, prevent retaliatory shootings and, in…
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Black DoorDash driver asking for directions shot in the back by NY official
NEW YORK — A 24-year-old Black man was shot in the back by a town official in New York after…
South Carolina police shut down Black History Month promotion due to racism
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Police departments across the country are among the many agencies that celebrate Black History Month (BHM), but…
Illinois Supreme Court rules smell of burnt weed does not justify police vehicle searches
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that the odor of marijuana smoke can no longer be used…
Cop placed on leave after Miami Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill detained, handcuffed by police
MIAMI — A police officer has been placed on administrative leave after NFL player Tyreek Hill was handcuffed and placed…
Black man sues San Diego PD for racial profiling after cop smashed car window
SAN DIEGO — A Black man is suing San Diego Police Department for racial profiling after officers pulled him over…
Bodycam video shows Georgia deputy grab his gun after being pulled over by police
RINCON, Ga. — Rincon police released bodycam video this week which showed a sheriff’s deputy being taken into custody over…
90% of Michigan state troopers are white − why making the force more representative is a challenge
By Ann Marie Ryan, Michigan State University Experts see increasing diversity among police as a key solution to reducing racial…
Protest held in Atlanta after police encounter that left church deacon dead
ATLANTA, Ga. — Hundreds gathered in the streets of Atlanta on Thursday and held a peaceful demonstration after a church…
Streamer Kai Cenat arrested, charged with inciting riot in New York
NEW YORK, N.Y. — A popular internet streamer was arrested Friday night and charged with inciting a riot after thousands…
