Brooklyn Center and Ithaca, New York are ‘two city-specific models’ featured in ‘All Safe: Transforming Public Safety,’ a new comprehensive report by People For the American Way.
National report highlights āboldā police reforms in Brooklyn Center Read More
‘I think that we have made some progress, but the problem is we get complacent and the minute that things look like theyāre starting to change we relax.’
Two years after Floyd’s murder: Police reform has stalled nationally Read More
‘All Minnesotans deserve to be safe in their communitiesāno matter where we live or what we look like,ā said House Speaker Melissa Hortman.’
Minnesota House approves public safety billĀ Read More
Homicide rates in the U.S. spikes by almost 30% in 2020 according to FBI figures.
More guns, pandemic stress, and a police legitimacy crisis created a homicide spike in 2020 Read More
Judge Peter Cahill will consider four aggravating factors when sentencing former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd.
Judge will consider longer sentence for Derek Chauvin due to ‘particular cruelty’ and other aggravating factors Read More
In my 31 years of experience as a public defender watching bodycam and listening to my clients, I know that his behavior is the product of a poisonous culture.
Observations from a long, consequential trial Read More
Sixty-one-year-old Charles McMillan took the stand Wednesday and was overcome with grief.
Day 3 of Chauvin trial: āI donāt respect what you didā says witness Read More
Federal authorities have had more success combating international terrorists than those with a domestic focus.
Domestic terrorism: a more urgent threat, but weaker laws Read More
While communities debate defunding initiatives, people wonder what would replace police officers.
Thereās no doubt public safety change is needed Read More
The MSR recently took to the streets to gather perspectives of community members about policing.
WORD ON THE STREET| Are you in favor of dismantling the police? Read More