PERA needs teeth: How law-enforcement officials have undermined the Community Safety Act
December 16, 2020

PERA needs teeth: How law-enforcement officials have undermined the Community Safety Act

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

Providence releases police body cam footage from Jhamal Gonsalves incident
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...

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

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

Ride-Out organizers and fellow bikers issue statement on Jhamal Gonsalves and the police-moped impact
October 19, 2020

Ride-Out organizers and fellow bikers issue statement on Jhamal Gonsalves and the police-moped impact

“Ride outs were built to create safety for our youth. We ride in packs to minimize the...

PERA calls for an independent review of police-moped impact
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...

Mayors Elorza and Diossa announce joint gun buyback program
September 17, 2020

Mayors Elorza and Diossa announce joint gun buyback program

“We’re asking residents across Rhode Island to turn in their unwanted guns, no questions asked, and help...

Providence’s civilian oversight board blocked by police from accessing body camera footage
July 11, 2020

Providence’s civilian oversight board blocked by police from accessing body camera footage

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

Vandalism and looting in Providence last night
June 2, 2020

Vandalism and looting in Providence last night

Of the 65 arrested, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza said that 35 were Providence residents, five were from...

Governor Raimondo and AG Neronha unveil package of gun violence prevention bills
February 14, 2020

Governor Raimondo and AG Neronha unveil package of gun violence prevention bills

“In just the past few months, we’ve seen horrific acts of gun violence across the country and...

ACLU says Providence cannot selectively enforce residential picketing ordinance, urges repeal
October 31, 2019

ACLU says Providence cannot selectively enforce residential picketing ordinance, urges repeal

The City of Providence cannot pick and choose when to apply an ordinance against residential picketing says...

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...

The Dancing Cop resurfaces in Pawtucket
October 31, 2019

The Dancing Cop resurfaces in Pawtucket

The Pawtucket Public Library has scheduled a “Tony the Dancing Cop safety show” for children on Wednesday,...

Republican state representatives call high school student speakers ‘props’ at State House rally
January 19, 2020

Republican state representatives call high school student speakers ‘props’ at State House rally

During yesterday’s rally at the Rhode Island State House announcing the introduction of legislation to ban assault...

Providence comes together to oppose racist flyers
October 31, 2019

Providence comes together to oppose racist flyers

In response to racist flyers distributed by person(s) unknown across the East Side of Providence, politicians, religious...

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