When it comes to police reform, the question should be “what keeps communities safe?” not “what works in policing?” That’s according to James Nolan, a professor and […]
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Postcast 68 – April 23, 2021
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‘A riot is the language of the unheard’
“The anguish we are suffering cannot translate into violence.” So said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey last week in the wake of yet another police killing of yet […]
Suit alleges Westover mayor violated whistle-blower law
The former administrative assistant for Westover Police Department claims her position was eliminated by the mayor as retaliation for signing a letter reporting misconduct of an officer. […]
Morrisey once again says police review board would run afoul of state code
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey Thursday reiterated his belief that the creation of a Morgantown Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board would violate state […]
Lessons learned at the police academy
by Rosa Brooks “Everyone you meet here would be happy to kill you,” Officer Murphy told me. “That’s what you have to remember.” It was my first […]
Don’t brush off LAPD’s disgusting George Floyd ‘joke’
You’ve got to wonder what went through the minds of Los Angeles police officers who recently circulated a disgusting “joke” about the killing of George Floyd. At […]
Runway extension progress, potential FOP suit among Morgantown Council issues
MORGANTOWN — Runway extension progress and pushback from the Fraternal Order of Police were among a number of issues raised during Tuesday’s regular session of Morgantown City […]
Do Black lives matter to Congress?
The death of George Floyd and the summer of protests that followed led members of Congress to try to mandate basic changes in police practices nationwide. But […]
