Supporters who want to defund the police say it’s not about abolishing the entire force but to spend more on what communities across the U.S. need, such as housing and education.
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Posted inNation & World
New York City police misconduct often involves minority youths, study shows
Nearly two-thirds of complaints of mistreatment of youths involved young boys of color.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats unveil police reform overhaul, kneel at Capitol
The Justice in Policing Act would limit legal protections for police, create a national database of excessive-force incidents and ban police choke holds, among other changes, according to an early draft.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Protesters in Skowhegan respond to man’s death in Minneapolis
“We’re out here demonstrating against this ongoing police brutality,” said Aliza Jones, one of the protest’s organizers. “This group has a lot of teachers, retired teachers, health care workers.”
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Pittsfield police chief fights officers’ no-confidence vote
The Pittsfield Police Association has taken a vote of no confidence against its chief, Harold “Pete” Bickmore, on grounds that allege Bickmore has violated labor laws, maintained poor working relationships and mishandled police business on at least one occasion.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Monmouth, Hallowell officers in isolation as call volumes decrease for central Maine police departments
Hallowell and Monmouth police departments each have an officer in isolation, and central Maine departments are seeing fewer calls due to the coronavirus.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Central Maine law enforcement noticing uptick in hung-up 911 calls
Multiple law enforcement agencies are seeing an increased number of 911 hang-ups this year and are advising people who mistakenly alert emergency responders to stay on the line.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine Legislature considers bill to expunge some convictions from public records
The measure would largely apply to nonviolent and low-level felonies and would exclude any crimes against a child or person over age 65.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Cameras catch intruder, who then leads police on chase through Skowhegan, officials say
Derek J. Nickerson was caught on security cameras inside his former spouse’s house and was charged with multiple offenses after police chased him down through Skowhegan on Friday.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan Police Department now fully staffed
Two officers with experience from throughout Somerset and Kennebec counties were sworn in Tuesday night.