In response to Sayles Street incident, activists rally in the rain to defund police, remove SROs, repeal LEOBoR, and more
July 4, 2021

In response to Sayles Street incident, activists rally in the rain to defund police, remove SROs, repeal LEOBoR, and more

“I don’t see what road we take to make [the police] change,” said Justice Ameer Gaines, the...

Elorza releases report on public safety in Providence – community leaders push for action
April 13, 2021

Elorza releases report on public safety in Providence – community leaders push for action

“Many of the arrests created by the Providence Police Department are understood to be state mandated arrests...

PERA holding special meeting to discuss release of Sgt Hanley videos
December 16, 2020

PERA holding special meeting to discuss release of Sgt Hanley videos

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

Providence Youth Student Movement supports release of video by PERA Director
December 16, 2020

Providence Youth Student Movement supports release of video by PERA Director

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

Elorza announces comprehensive review of Public Safety Dept in Providence
September 24, 2020

Elorza announces comprehensive review of Public Safety Dept in Providence

“This review isn’t just financial. Certainly the numbers tell a big story here, but this is also...

Activists urge civilian oversight board to aid in defunding efforts
June 21, 2020

Activists urge civilian oversight board to aid in defunding efforts

“When we’re talking about what it means to change policing in Providence … we need to start...

Providence rally to defund the police draws hundreds
June 16, 2020

Providence rally to defund the police draws hundreds

“You defund social services all the time. You defund schools. You defund hospitals, community health centers, programs...

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