“Anything short of a full repeal is unacceptable. The time is now for a full repeal, explicitly...

“This is a travesty, that our Attorney General can only see a simple misdemeanor assault charge in...

“The police department’s decision to have its officers wear body cameras four years ago was designed to...

“I think there’s a good argument to be made that the extra due process that police get...

“It’s no secret,” continued Chair Figueroa, “that we have yet to resolve one complaint that’s come into...

On Monday, November 16 at 5pm the Providence External Review Authority (PERA), the only civilian police oversight...

Commissioner Paré’s interpretation of the law regarding PERA ignores the “history, context and legislative goal” of the...

“We call on the PERA Board, City Council, and the Mayor’s office to support Director Batista in...

“These videos are public records,” said Director Batista, “and today I have decided to honor a couple...

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

A debate over body camera footage at PERA’s monthly meeting shows that relying on the police department...

“I think the community is exhausted with letting the police, police themselves.” The Providence External Review Authority...