Officer Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of Pregnant Ohio Woman
A grand jury handed down murder charges against police officer Connor Grubb in the August 24, 2023, fatal shooting of Ta’Kiya Young in Ohio.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Police Reform Bill Overhauling Use of Force, Child Arrests
The legislation, which is aimed at boosting department accountability, is one of the few Democrat sponsored bills to be passed this year.
Proposed Bill Would Require California Officers to Earn a Bachelor’s Degree
A proposal introduced Monday would require those hoping to become police officers in California to earn a bachelor’s degree or be 25 prior to their training.
Joe Biden: Police Need Psychologists, Psychiatrists on 911 Calls to ‘Keep Them from Having to Use Force’
Former Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday evening during the first presidential debate that he has a vision of police showing up to 911 calls with psychologists and psychiatrists who can “keep them from having to use force.”
MPD Releases Bodycam Footage of Officer-Involved Shooting of 18-Year-Old Black Man
The Metropolitan Police Department released bodycam footage of the fatal officer-involved shooting of 18-year-old Deon Kay, who brandished a firearm during the pursuit, the video shows.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown Signs Measure Restricting Police Use of Force
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (D) signed a law placing further restrictions on police use of force — an action that comes as authorities continue to face off with violent protesters in cities such as Portland.
Two More Atlanta Cops Terminated over Use of Force During Protest
Two more Atlanta police officers accused of using excessive force against two college students during the George Floyd protests in the city late last month have been fired, a spokesperson for the police said Wednesday.
