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Tag: police reform

Featured / Local / National / News

President Biden signs landmark police reform executive order

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 - by MSR News Online - Leave a Comment

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
National / News

Two years after Floyd’s murder: Police reform has stalled nationally

May 23, 2022May 24, 2022 - by Jon Jeter - Leave a Comment

‘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
Kim Potter Trial / National

Only one Black juror to serve on controversial Potter case

December 7, 2021December 9, 2021 - by Mel Reeves

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
MPD
Opinion

Why the Mpls effort at police reform failed

November 13, 2021November 13, 2021 - by Michelle Phelps - 1 Comment

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
Featured / Local / News

Mpls voters face ‘hot button’ choices Nov. 2

October 27, 2021October 28, 2021 - by Charles Hallman

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
MPD
National / News

What should be the focus of Early Intervention? Police wellness or accountability?

October 20, 2021October 27, 2021 - by Niara Savage - 1 Comment

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
Opinion

Demand to defund police not enough

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 - by Margaret Kimberley

‘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
police reform
Featured / Local / National / News

Senate gridlock stalls police reform bills

June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 - by Charles Hallman

‘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
legal insights
Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage

Chauvin prosecution: Will it be a model or aberration?

May 25, 2021April 12, 2022 - by Mary Moriarty

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
Featured / Local / News

One year later: events to honor the life and death of George Floyd (updated)

May 22, 2021May 25, 2021 - by MSR News Online - 1 Comment

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
Featured / News

Mother of police victim finds strength in numbers

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 - by Abdi Mohamed

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
Featured / Local / News

Brooklyn Center resolution calls for unarmed responders

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 - by MSR News Online

‘We wanted it so that police were not the only option for people in need.’

Brooklyn Center resolution calls for unarmed responders Read More
Mary Moriarty
National / News

Withheld video of North Carolina police shooting leaves public in the dark

May 5, 2021May 6, 2021 - by Mary Moriarty

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
supreme court
Opinion

The Supreme Court can protect Black lives by ending qualified immunity

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 - by David Johns

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
Featured / National / News

Keys to police reforms—lessons learned from isolated success stories

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 - by Thaddeus L. Johnson, Georgia State University and Natasha N. Johnson

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
Local / National / News

Chauvin verdict: opinions vary on police reform implications

April 28, 2021April 30, 2021 - by Charles Hallman

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
Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage / Featured / Local / National / News / Photo Galleries

No calm before this storm – marches, protests precede ‘trial of the century’

March 10, 2021May 21, 2021 - by Mel Reeves

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
MPD
Featured / Local / News

Seven months post-Floyd, cops still unaccountable for misdeeds

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 - by Mel Reeves

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
Opinion

Taylor verdict adds insult to injury

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 - by MSR News Online

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
Featured / National / News

Louisville reaches $12 million settlement with Breonna Taylor’s family

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 - by MSR News Online

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

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