Sask. Police Commission’s use-of-force expert says cops need more money to learn de-escalation
Derek Lamer is the province’s expert on use-of-force by police, something he said isn’t cut and dry out in the field. Link.
SWAT Team Responding To Armed Man Barricaded In Bronzeville Apartment
A SWAT team is responding to an armed man barricaded inside an apartment in the Bronzeville neighborhood.Some are struggling to get simple answers from the state. CBS 2’s Lauren Victory showed us that … Link.
Removing the military mindset in police departments
Reforms that will reign in the misuse of the police as well as the tactics and strategies employed by police agencies that don’t understand this are long overdue. Link.
Walnut Creek protester attacked by police dog will not face charges, DA says
The decision by the District Attorney’s senior management team to not prosecute Malott for the charges came as many have sharply criticized the Walnut Creek Police Department and its partner … Link.
Epic Games Removes Police Cars from ‘Fortnite’
The remove of law enforcement vehicles from the popular video game is not a political statement, insider tells the Wall Street Journal … Link.
Residents Voice Opinions on Hallandale Beach SWAT Team Resignation
Some showed support for the SWAT team, and police while others said the team should be defunded … politicalization of our tactics to the extent of placing the safety of dogs over the safety of the … Link.
Critics Not Impressed At Meeting To Discuss Walnut Creek Police Protest Response
After a downtown looting and vandalism spree on May 31 and a Black Lives Matter protest the next afternoon that turned violent in the traffic lanes of Interstate Highway 680 City Council members on … Link.
‘We need a non-police response,’ residents tell Walnut Creek council
Taun Hall, whose son Miles Hall was killed by Walnut Creek police last year, said she was disappointed that the city had not made progress in finding ways to deliver non-police responses for … Link.
An entire Florida SWAT team resigned last week. It’s for the best.
The Hallandale Beach SWAT team’s record includes violent drug raids, racial bias, terrorized residents and killing an unarmed man. Maybe it’s better if the town no longer has one. Link.
An entire Florida SWAT team resigned last week. That’s a good start.
The Hallandale Beach SWAT team’s record includes violent drug raids, racial bias, terrorized residents and killing an unarmed man. Maybe it’s better if the town no longer has one. Link.