Policing

September 17, 2021

Families march against police violence – “Stop beating our children!”

“A cop’s duty is not to beat up a child, it’s to serve and protect us.”...

Sayles St families report ongoing police harassment
September 16, 2021

Sayles St families report ongoing police harassment

Direct Action for Rights and Equality (DARE) is holding a speak out and march on Thursday, September...
Legislators reiterate call for social and racially just marijuana legislation
September 8, 2021

Legislators reiterate call for social and racially just marijuana legislation

“If we choose to legalize cannabis in RI without full restorative justice for the thousands of black...
You can submit your written comments on police body-worn cameras now…
August 31, 2021

You can submit your written comments on police body-worn cameras now…

Written comments from the public will be received by the Attorney General and the State police until...
BLM RI PAC rallies against LEOBoR in the wake of police videos showing violent arrests
August 21, 2021

BLM RI PAC rallies against LEOBoR in the wake of police videos showing violent arrests

“A lot of folks will say that repealing LEOBoR is radical,” said State Senator Tiara Mack. “There...
Moms Demand condemns PVD police violence, calls for legislative action on police conduct
August 21, 2021

Moms Demand condemns PVD police violence, calls for legislative action on police conduct

“Law enforcement are charged with de-escalating violent situations, but in this instance, they have shirked that duty,”...
Providence releases Body Worn Camera video from July 9 King Street arrests
August 19, 2021

Providence releases Body Worn Camera video from July 9 King Street arrests

In the difficult to watch videos, the alleged driver of the vehicle is dragged from the car,...
PVD City Council battles the self-created perception that the City isn’t safe
August 11, 2021

PVD City Council battles the self-created perception that the City isn’t safe

Overall, crime is down in Providence, but you might not know that given the things said during...
A march and vigil to remember Hiu Lui Ng, who died in Wyatt custody 14 years ago
August 6, 2021

A march and vigil to remember Hiu Lui Ng, who died in Wyatt custody 14 years ago

“His pain and his suffering – it was at the hands of Wyatt guards – who knew...
Providence family facing harassment and violence after police altercation
July 23, 2021

Providence family facing harassment and violence after police altercation

“My family has been targeted since the last press conference,” said Taffii Moore, who has lived in...
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