"I can't breathe" history drove Milwaukee reforms, now Common Council wants more
: In the video/broadcast version of this story above, we suggest that Alderman Stamper's comment -- "he's concerned about redundancy" -- refers to Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales' position on the 'I can't breathe' resolution.
: In the video/broadcast version of this story above, we suggest that Alderman Stamper's comment -- "he's concerned about redundancy" -- refers to Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales' position on the 'I can't breathe' resolution.
Senate GOP to propose policing changes in 'Justice Act'
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are proposing changes to police procedures and accountability with an enhanced use-of-force database, restrictions on chokeholds and new commissions to study law enforcement and race, according to a draft obtained by The Associated Press.The “Justice Act” is the most ambitious GOP policing proposal in years, a direct response to the massive public protests over the death of George Floyd and other black Americans.The package is set to be introduced Wednesday by Sen.
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are proposing changes to police procedures and accountability with an enhanced use-of-force database, restrictions on chokeholds and new commissions to study law enforcement and race, according to a draft obtained by The Associated Press.The “Justice Act” is the most ambitious GOP policing proposal in years, a direct response to the massive public protests over the death of George Floyd and other black Americans.The package is set to be introduced Wednesday by Sen.
Milwaukee Common Council unanimously approves 'I can’t breathe' resolution
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Common Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, June 16 in approving a resolution urging the Fire and Police Commission to adopt a policy addressing any “I can’t breathe” plea by an individual who is in police custody.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Common Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, June 16 in approving a resolution urging the Fire and Police Commission to adopt a policy addressing any “I can’t breathe” plea by an individual who is in police custody.
President Trump signs executive order on policing to 'build trust' in law enforcement
WASHINGTON — Following weeks of national protests since the death of George Floyd, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on policing Tuesday that would encourage better police practices and establish a database to keep track of officers with a history of excessive use-of-force complaints.In Rose Garden remarks, President Trump stressed the need for higher standards and commiserated with mourning families, even as he hailed the vast majority of officers as selfless public servants and held his law-and-order line, while criticizing Democrats.“Reducing crime and raising standards are not opposite goals," he said before signing the order flanked by police.President Trump and the GOP have been rushing to respond to the mass demonstrations against police brutality and racial prejudice that have raged for weeks across the country in response to the deaths of Floyd and other black Americans.
WASHINGTON — Following weeks of national protests since the death of George Floyd, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on policing Tuesday that would encourage better police practices and establish a database to keep track of officers with a history of excessive use-of-force complaints.In Rose Garden remarks, President Trump stressed the need for higher standards and commiserated with mourning families, even as he hailed the vast majority of officers as selfless public servants and held his law-and-order line, while criticizing Democrats.“Reducing crime and raising standards are not opposite goals," he said before signing the order flanked by police.President Trump and the GOP have been rushing to respond to the mass demonstrations against police brutality and racial prejudice that have raged for weeks across the country in response to the deaths of Floyd and other black Americans.
Chicago considers removing police from schools in wake of George Floyd's death
CHICAGO — Chicago aldermen are pitching a plan to remove police officers from the city’s public schools amid outcry from activists who want reforms in the wake of George Floyd’s death.The proposal to end the city’s $33 million contract with the Chicago Police Department will be introduced Wednesday.
CHICAGO — Chicago aldermen are pitching a plan to remove police officers from the city’s public schools amid outcry from activists who want reforms in the wake of George Floyd’s death.The proposal to end the city’s $33 million contract with the Chicago Police Department will be introduced Wednesday.
Common Council votes 15-0 to send Mayor Tom Barrett's appointments back to committee
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, June 16 did not confirm Mayor Tom Barrett’s cabinet appointments, but instead voted 15-0 to send them back to committee.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, June 16 did not confirm Mayor Tom Barrett’s cabinet appointments, but instead voted 15-0 to send them back to committee.
Protesters calling for justice, police reform, gather for the 18th day in the North Shore
WHITEFISH BAY -- Protesters gathered for the 18th straight day Monday, gathering in Whitefish Bay's Klode Park and marching north through Fox Point.
WHITEFISH BAY -- Protesters gathered for the 18th straight day Monday, gathering in Whitefish Bay's Klode Park and marching north through Fox Point.
Community comes together for Ty'rese West, killed by police 1 year ago
MOUNT PLEASANT -- The police shooting of Ty'rese West was deemed self-defense last fall, and weeks after the death of George Floyd, the family can't help but realize they are part of a growing statistic.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- The police shooting of Ty'rese West was deemed self-defense last fall, and weeks after the death of George Floyd, the family can't help but realize they are part of a growing statistic.
Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren starts voter registration initiative
MADISON -- The Big Ten has created a voter registration initiative to go along with its Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition, hoping its 14 schools and thousands of student-athletes can leverage their platform to spur social change.The Big Ten's Kevin Warren, the first black commissioner of a Power Five conference, said the announcement Monday of the voting initiative finalizes plans that have been in the works since February.Warren says he hopes the nonpartisan program will encourage student-athletes to become part of the electoral process.
MADISON -- The Big Ten has created a voter registration initiative to go along with its Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition, hoping its 14 schools and thousands of student-athletes can leverage their platform to spur social change.The Big Ten's Kevin Warren, the first black commissioner of a Power Five conference, said the announcement Monday of the voting initiative finalizes plans that have been in the works since February.Warren says he hopes the nonpartisan program will encourage student-athletes to become part of the electoral process.
American pride drops to lowest level in 20 years, poll finds
NEW YORK -- President Trump likes to come on stage at rallies and events to the tune of Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A.,” which features the lyrics, “I'm proud to be an American, Where at least I know I'm free.”
NEW YORK -- President Trump likes to come on stage at rallies and events to the tune of Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A.,” which features the lyrics, “I'm proud to be an American, Where at least I know I'm free.”
France swaps chokehold for stun guns after police protests
PARIS — Less than a week after France banned police chokeholds, the government responded to growing officer discontent by announcing it would test stun guns for wider use, adding to the ranks of European law enforcement agencies that have recently adopted the weapons that many in the U.S. equate with excess police violence.For Johny Louise, it felt as though the 22 seconds of Taser pulses that led to his son’s death counted for nothing.“They need more death so that one day they understand, but it will be more pointless deaths and sufferings for families,” Louise said.Gendarmes in Orléans responding to a drunken brawl tried to arrest his son, Loïc.
PARIS — Less than a week after France banned police chokeholds, the government responded to growing officer discontent by announcing it would test stun guns for wider use, adding to the ranks of European law enforcement agencies that have recently adopted the weapons that many in the U.S. equate with excess police violence.For Johny Louise, it felt as though the 22 seconds of Taser pulses that led to his son’s death counted for nothing.“They need more death so that one day they understand, but it will be more pointless deaths and sufferings for families,” Louise said.Gendarmes in Orléans responding to a drunken brawl tried to arrest his son, Loïc.
Senate GOP to restrict police chokeholds in emerging bill
WASHINGTON — Driven by a rare urgency, Senate Republicans are poised to unveil an extensive package of policing changes that includes new restrictions on police chokeholds and other practices as President Donald Trump signals his support following the mass demonstrations over the deaths of George Floyd and other black Americans.Sen.
WASHINGTON — Driven by a rare urgency, Senate Republicans are poised to unveil an extensive package of policing changes that includes new restrictions on police chokeholds and other practices as President Donald Trump signals his support following the mass demonstrations over the deaths of George Floyd and other black Americans.Sen.
Minneapolis officers quit in wake of George Floyd protests
MINNEAPOLIS -- At least seven Minneapolis polices have quit and another seven are in the process of resigning, citing a lack of support from department and city leaders as protests over George Floyd's death escalated.Current and former officers told The Minneapolis Star Tribune that officers are upset with Mayor Jacob Frey’s decision to abandon the Third Precinct station during the protests.
MINNEAPOLIS -- At least seven Minneapolis polices have quit and another seven are in the process of resigning, citing a lack of support from department and city leaders as protests over George Floyd's death escalated.Current and former officers told The Minneapolis Star Tribune that officers are upset with Mayor Jacob Frey’s decision to abandon the Third Precinct station during the protests.
Protesters in US call attention to deaths of more black men
ATLANTA -- Protests initially ignited by the May 25 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police continued over the weekend, as anti-racism protesters in the United States sought to call attention to the deaths of two more black men and Black Lives Matter demonstrations unfolded in London and Paris.Early Sunday, Atlanta police announced that an officer, Garrett Wolfe, had been fired following the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks, 27, on Friday night, and another officer, Devin Brosnan, had been placed on administrative duty.
ATLANTA -- Protests initially ignited by the May 25 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police continued over the weekend, as anti-racism protesters in the United States sought to call attention to the deaths of two more black men and Black Lives Matter demonstrations unfolded in London and Paris.Early Sunday, Atlanta police announced that an officer, Garrett Wolfe, had been fired following the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks, 27, on Friday night, and another officer, Devin Brosnan, had been placed on administrative duty.
Officer charged in Floyd's death eligible for pension money
MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is eligible to receive pension benefits during his retirement years even if he's convicted of killing George Floyd, according to the Minnesota agency that represents retired public workers.Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter in the May 25 death of George.
MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is eligible to receive pension benefits during his retirement years even if he's convicted of killing George Floyd, according to the Minnesota agency that represents retired public workers.Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter in the May 25 death of George.
Body camera video could offer more detail in Floyd encounter
MINNEAPOLIS — Video recorded by a bystander showed the world George Floyd’s horrifying last minutes, capturing his cries and pleas for air as a Minneapolis officer used his knee to pin down Floyd's neck.But the footage recorded by body cameras that officers wore on their chests as they were arresting Floyd is expected to show even more about what the officers and Floyd were doing and saying during that fateful encounter, and it could shape how the officers’ cases play out in court.“A video camera, when properly authenticated, is an eye witness.
MINNEAPOLIS — Video recorded by a bystander showed the world George Floyd’s horrifying last minutes, capturing his cries and pleas for air as a Minneapolis officer used his knee to pin down Floyd's neck.But the footage recorded by body cameras that officers wore on their chests as they were arresting Floyd is expected to show even more about what the officers and Floyd were doing and saying during that fateful encounter, and it could shape how the officers’ cases play out in court.“A video camera, when properly authenticated, is an eye witness.
NCAA encourages day off from college sports on election day
The NCAA on Friday encouraged its 1,100 member colleges and universities to give athletes the day off from sports on election day, responding to grassroots movements of activism from players and coaches.Following nationwide protests of police brutality and racial injustice, Georgia Tech announced earlier this week it was giving nine fall sports teams a day off from athletic activities on Nov. 3 so athletes can vote in person.UCLA followed with a similar announcement and Wisconsin said Friday it would also skip athletic activities on election day.“We just want them to exercise their responsibility to have their voices heard and vote," Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez said. "I want to make that as easy as possible for them.”At schools all over the country, coaches and players have organized team-wide voter registration efforts, marches and rallies.
The NCAA on Friday encouraged its 1,100 member colleges and universities to give athletes the day off from sports on election day, responding to grassroots movements of activism from players and coaches.Following nationwide protests of police brutality and racial injustice, Georgia Tech announced earlier this week it was giving nine fall sports teams a day off from athletic activities on Nov. 3 so athletes can vote in person.UCLA followed with a similar announcement and Wisconsin said Friday it would also skip athletic activities on election day.“We just want them to exercise their responsibility to have their voices heard and vote," Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez said. "I want to make that as easy as possible for them.”At schools all over the country, coaches and players have organized team-wide voter registration efforts, marches and rallies.
City attorney to review all curfew citations given to protesters: 'I will not take a blanket approach'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's newly-elected city attorney announced Friday, June 12 that he will review all curfew citations handed out to peaceful protesters following the death of George Floyd.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's newly-elected city attorney announced Friday, June 12 that he will review all curfew citations handed out to peaceful protesters following the death of George Floyd.