PrYSM and City sign consent agreement, ending lawsuit over gang database
March 16, 2020

PrYSM and City sign consent agreement, ending lawsuit over gang database

It is “not the endgame to ‘have a legally feasible gang database.’” Instead, “we believe in the...

Providence Mayoral Debate sparks teacher protests
January 19, 2020

Providence Mayoral Debate sparks teacher protests

As members of the Providence Teachers Unions chanted “We want contracts!” outside, the Downtown Neighborhood Association held...

Cyd McKenna announces for Providence City Council, Ward 13
January 19, 2020

Cyd McKenna announces for Providence City Council, Ward 13

Cyd McKenna has launched her campaign to be the next Providence city councilor from Ward 13, replacing...

Police are NOT the law: They shouldn’t have to be reminded
January 26, 2018

Police are NOT the law: They shouldn’t have to be reminded

On January 25, the Providence Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #3 issued a statement on Facebook and...

Providence City Council President Salvatore responds to FOP’s comments on CSA
January 19, 2020

Providence City Council President Salvatore responds to FOP’s comments on CSA

Providence City Council President David Salvatore responds to the Providence Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Lodge #3...

Providence Police Union blames uptick in gun violence on Community Safety Act; advocates and police commissioner disagree
October 31, 2019

Providence Police Union blames uptick in gun violence on Community Safety Act; advocates and police commissioner disagree

Leaders of the Providence Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Lodge #3, the police union, issued a long...

New Providence Police gang database policy violates Community Safety Act, maintains PrYSM
January 19, 2020

New Providence Police gang database policy violates Community Safety Act, maintains PrYSM

The newly created Intelligence Assessment Database “blatantly and unequivocally” violates the Community Safety Act (CSA) maintains attorney...

Community groups say CSA implementation is being delayed, PVD Mayor and City Council say it’s on track
October 31, 2019

Community groups say CSA implementation is being delayed, PVD Mayor and City Council say it’s on track

Both Mayor Jorge Elorza and the office of the Providence City Council deny that the implementation of...

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