Police Reform

If confirmed, Brian O’Hara will take over a department some city leaders and community members had sought to abolish in recent years

A protest medic filed a $450K lawsuit against the city for a broken arm obtained during a protest

Federal judge overseeing reforms to department praised changes, citing progress in hiring

It is the first increase in the Seattle Police Department's budget since the City Council began reducing funding in 2020

Gig Harbor PD shared a photo of two suspects who appeared to be passed out in a car after smoking fentanyl to illustrate ongoing enforcement challenges

The law creates new standards for training, conduct and accreditation of law enforcement in South Carolina

“This policy change affirms BPD’s commitment to continuous improvement through policy changes and ongoing training that exceeds industry standards,” Chief Ed Alvarez said

U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan's comments raised doubts that the city would soon be granted a reprieve from federal oversight

The mayor and police chief said the oversight places an unnecessary bureaucratic burden on a department short on personnel amid a boost in violent crime

The author of "Criminal (In) Justice" discusses what the push for decarceration and depolicing gets wrong and who it hurts most

A report said the city is out of compliance with sections governing UOF, training, accountability, community engagement, crisis intervention and more

Brooke Jenkins was named to the interim post Thursday, drawing praise from San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott and the police union

The community safety commissioner will oversee a new department that aims to better coordinate police, fire and other services

The proposed reforms include reevaluating police "coaching" practices, creating a new community liaison and expanding mental crisis response programs

Using professional staff and community partners to facilitate police reform