police reform

December 9, 2020 | 5:53 PM

Sen. Casey introduces bills to improve interactions between police and people with disabilities

The Human-services Emergency Logistics Program (HELP) Act seeks to divert non-criminal, non-fire and non-medical emergency calls from 911 systems to state and regional 211 systems.

By Aaron Moselle/WHYY

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October 20, 2020 | 6:32 PM

DOJ unveils new initiative to help police departments, offers aid to Minneapolis

The Department of Justice has set aside $3 million in grants and established a National Response Center aimed strengthening police reforms and reducing the use of excessive force by law enforcement.

By Brakkton Booker/NPR

October 20, 2020 | 6:12 PM

Philly Council committee votes to ban police use of tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters

The Committee on Public Safety voted in favor of the bill after it’s second of two hearings, which ran a total of more than six hours over the past two weeks.

By Ximena Conde/WHYY

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August 11, 2020 | 2:16 PM

Seattle’s Police Chief resigns after council votes to cut department funds

"This was a difficult decision for me, but when it's time, it's time," Best said in a letter to the Seattle Police Department, according to member station KUOW in Seattle.

By Brakkton Booker

Ed Mahon

July 15, 2020 | 7:11 AM