Will Body Cameras Police the Police?
The Houston Police Department is taking part in a pilot program, testing out full body cameras on about 100 of its officers. Police Chief Charles McClelland wants to expand the program to cover all...
View ArticleThe Case of Chad Chadwick: How Can Citizens Get Justice?
Ft. Bend Co. Man Beaten: When police and prosecutors break rules or make mistakes, lives are impacted, and not for the better. How does a citizen who is the recipient of police or prosecutorial...
View ArticleOfficers Charged in Baltimore
Six Baltimore police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray are out on bond. The State’s Attorney, Marilyn Mosby, says Gray’s death was a homicide, his arrest illegal, and his treatment amounted...
View ArticleDoubling Up: Roman Forest Police Department Standarizes Two-man Police Units
The Roman Forest, Texas Police Department will now be “doubling up” by putting two officers in each patrol car, as directed by executive order from the Mayor Chris Parr. This is in response to the...
View ArticleIn the Wake of Deputy Goforth: Why We Can’t Let Politics Control the...
Whether you look at the news from a local or national perspective, there is a rising narrative of ‘us vs. them’ between the black community and law enforcement. This is highlighted by all the tragedies...
View ArticleSeparation of Church and State Vehicles
The Brewster County Sheriff’s department is facing a lawsuit after placing Latin Crosses on patrol vehicles. The Freedom From Religion Foundation has said that it does not like having religious symbols...
View ArticleBeyoncé Performance Draws Protests
Last weekend Beyoncé performed in Houston as part of her ‘Formation’ tour. Members of the Coalition of Police and Sheriffs, or C.O.P.S., gathered outside the performance in protest of the musician’s...
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