The president signed the order on May 25, the two-year observance of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police in Minneapolis.
President Biden signs landmark police reform executive order Read More
‘I think that we have made some progress, but the problem is we get complacent and the minute that things look like they’re starting to change we relax.’
Two years after Floyd’s murder: Police reform has stalled nationally Read More
Opening statements in the Kim Potter trial are set for Wednesday, Dec. 8.
Only one Black juror to serve on controversial Potter case Read More
The vote should not be seen as evidence that Minneapolis residents are content with city policing
Why the Mpls effort at police reform failed Read More
Minneapolis voters on November 2 will vote for mayor and city council members as well as on three ‘hot button’ ballot question.
Mpls voters face ‘hot button’ choices Nov. 2 Read More
The Minneapolis City Council voted in early October to accept a $500,000 grant that would fund an early intervention system intended to identify at-risk police officers before misconduct occurs.
What should be the focus of Early Intervention? Police wellness or accountability? Read More
‘The armed forces of Russia, Germany, France, the U.K. and Japan all receive less money than American police departments.’
Demand to defund police not enough Read More
‘It’s well known that the discussion around qualified immunity is a big part of the challenge,’ Sen. Tina Smith told the MSR.
Senate gridlock stalls police reform bills Read More
We may find out quickly whether the Chauvin trial will become the model for police killing cases because AG Ellison just accepted the prosecution of former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter, who shot and killed Duante Wright.
Chauvin prosecution: Will it be a model or aberration? Read More
This weekend, events will take place in the Twin Cities and across the nation to commemorate the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death.
One year later: events to honor the life and death of George Floyd (updated) Read More
It’s been nearly two years since Amity Dimock lost her son Kobe Dimock-Heisler at the hands of Brooklyn Center police, and she’s fought to keep her son’s memory alive.
Mother of police victim finds strength in numbers Read More
‘We wanted it so that police were not the only option for people in need.’
Brooklyn Center resolution calls for unarmed responders Read More
If ever there was a situation where release of video was necessary to advance a compelling public interest, this is it.
Withheld video of North Carolina police shooting leaves public in the dark Read More
Only one legal entity can end the enactment of qualified immunity and remove the protection itself…
The Supreme Court can protect Black lives by ending qualified immunity Read More
Evaluating officers’ performance and rewarding them based on community-oriented activities could foster the support necessary for lasting reform.
Keys to police reforms—lessons learned from isolated success stories Read More
Opinion remains divided on whether the Chauvin verdict represents cause for greater confidence in the criminal justice system for Blacks and other Communities of Color.
Chauvin verdict: opinions vary on police reform implications Read More
A pall hangs over Minneapolis this week—and to a lesser extent over Minnesota and the nation—as many hold their collective breath in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin trial.
No calm before this storm – marches, protests precede ‘trial of the century’ Read More
For all the outrage after George Floyd’s killing, most of the talk out of Minneapolis City Hall has addressed concerns other than police accountability.
Seven months post-Floyd, cops still unaccountable for misdeeds Read More
Not only was justice not served, the desultory and insufficient result we received was also unacceptably slow in manifesting.
Taylor verdict adds insult to injury Read More
The city of Louisville, Kentucky, announced Tuesday that it has reached a $12 million settlement with Breonna Taylor’s family.
Louisville reaches $12 million settlement with Breonna Taylor’s family Read More