December 13, 2020

RI National Lawyers Guild condemns police violence and the arrest of an NLG legal observer

After Providence Police arrived to further escalate the confrontation, indiscriminate arrests were made of anyone nearby, whether...

December 13, 2020

Providence releases police body cam footage from Jhamal Gonsalves incident

“You guys should have respect for him,” said an on scene witness, who then clearly stated that...

June 15, 2021

Police in riot gear prevent Federal Hill restaurant patrons from viewing peaceful protesters

“Why can’t we take the street? We’re protesting. It’s our right,” asked the woman on the megaphone,...

December 13, 2020

PERA begins review of Jhamal Gonsalves case, wants bigger role

People who witnessed police violence at Tuesday night’s #JusticeForJhamal protest addressed the board. “My question, that I...

December 13, 2020

Police clash with protesters at PVD/Cranston border

Police officers were not targeting bad actors, they were targeting anyone in sight, whether they be peaceful...

December 13, 2020

Providence releases new video in Jhamal Gonsalves investigation, comments on previous night’s protest

“We’ve not had any video that shows the point of contact, the collision… the shot that you’ll...

December 13, 2020

Providence Human Relations Commission releases statement on police misconduct

Anti-Racism Committee Denounces the Illegal and Oppressive Tactics of the Providence Police Department The Providence Human Relations...

December 13, 2020

After peaceful Justice for Jhamal rally, protesters clash with police in Providence

“We’re here to be Jhamal’s voice in all of this,” said Bernard Tribble, Jhamal Gonsalves’ stepfather to...

December 13, 2020

PVD city officials hold press conference about police cruiser-moped impact

Policing these vehicles, said Providence Police Chief Hugh Clements, “is a significant challenge with no magic solution.“...

December 13, 2020

PERA calls for an independent review of police-moped impact

“While the facts of the collision on Elmwood Avenue remain under investigation, one thing is clear: PERA...

PERA investigator issues report on PVD Police Sergeant Hanley’s use of force
December 13, 2020

PERA investigator issues report on PVD Police Sergeant Hanley’s use of force

Sergeant Hanley is observed in the following acts after the complainant is in handcuffs and lying on...

December 13, 2020

Third meeting of the LEOBoR task force talks officers and chiefs, but what about civilians?

“There seems to be a conflict between civilian [constitutional] rights … and what LEOBoR does, and to...

June 15, 2021

Raimondo faces questions about police mask wearing and use of force

“During a time though, that there’s a pandemic and a virus that’s going around that attacks the...