Police reformers push for de-escalation training, but the jury is out on its effectiveness
De-escalation training. It’s on the tip of the tongue of both police departments and reformers — the idea that officers…
Trump demands end to flag burning as protests flare again near White House
Some protesters have tried to establish a police-free autonomous zone. June 24, 2020, 5:17 PM 7 min read 7 min…
Trump threatens protesters ahead of Tulsa rally
President Donald Trump on Friday, gearing up for his first campaign rally in months in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday, threatened…
George Floyd’s brother to testify in House police brutality hearing
Philonise Floyd will appear before the House Judiciary Committee June 10, 2020, 8:10 AM 5 min read 5 min read…
2 viruses — COVID and racism –devastate the black community and threaten America’s stability
The suffering has been immense. Black Americans have died from the coronavirus at a much higher rate than other racial…
Dempsey: Trump’s ‘inflammatory’ threat to use active duty troops hurts US military
The former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman challenged Trump’s protest response. June 7, 2020, 3:49 PM 7 min read 7…
3 former officers charged in George Floyd’s death make 1st court appearance
The three former officers were remanded with $1M bail. June 4, 2020, 8:46 PM 5 min read 5 min read…
At fortified White House, Trump under verbal assault from military’s top ranks
Fortified by troops in uniform, foreboding fencing and police in riot gear, President Donald Trump remained protected from largely peaceful…