Police Accountability
The Police Executive Research Forum has called for changes in how U.S. police officers use physical force, particularly when dealing with individuals in medical, mental, or drug crises. The recommendations come in response to an investigation by the Associated Press that found over 1,000 deaths occurred when officers used force meant to subdue rather than […]
Brittany Packnett-Cunningham has journeyed from a young activist in Ferguson, Missouri, to a national leader in the movement for racial justice. Raised in the Black church, Brittany was influenced by her father, Rev. Ronald B. Packnett, a pastor and activist who advocated for social justice. When Michael Brown Jr. was killed by police in Ferguson […]
Dr. Lesli Myers-Small, former Superintendent of the Rochester City School District (RCSD), has been appointed as the Interim Executive Director of the Police Accountability Board (PAB) in Rochester, New York. She will begin her role on June 24, pending confirmation by the City Council. The PAB highlighted her leadership experience and commitment to diversity and […]
Free the People ROC held a rally in downtown Rochester on Sunday afternoon, with the goals of ending racism and holding law enforcement accountable for incidents that have occurred within the Black community. The march began in Martin Luther Jr. Memorial Park and ended at the Public Safety Building on Exchange Boulevard. Coverage is still […]
On Tuesday, the City of Rochester made a statement saying that it plans to follow in the footsteps of cities like Utica and New York by making the disciplinary records of the Rochester Police Department public via an online database by the end of the year. Last month, the New York State Civil Service Law […]
During his press briefing on Friday, Governor Andrew Cuomo revealed a plan called the “Say Their Name” Reform, in response to the protests and demonstrations against the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. The 4 cornerstones of the reform are as follows: Transparency of prior police disciplinary records – known […]
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