Unhoused Man Beaten by LAPD
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Making the case for why, if L.A. is serious about reimagining public safety, it must embrace the conversation around defunding the police
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about policing
Why 'Centering Equity is a Matter of Life and Death'
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Five visionary leaders shared their wisdom on how to take antiracist action in the built environment professions. Here are a few of the highlights for Streetsblog readers.
What ‘Abolish the Police’ Could Mean for Street Safety
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What does #defundthepolice really mean for road safety — in the broadest sense of that term?
Maine Police Threaten Streetsblog Editor At His Home
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Police in Portland, ME are alleging that Streetsblog editor Christian MilNeil committed an act of vandalism against a police substation — but they did not disclose this when they harassed him at his home, and MilNeil says he is innocent.
A Son of A Chicago Cop Reflects on Unrest
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I'm cautiously optimistic that there may be some positive results for African Americans in terms of safety in public space and freedom of mobility.
CPD Order Streetsblog to Stop Filming Arrest
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A minor encounter with Chicago Police Department officers underscored the importance of making sure police follow laws protecting freedom of the press.