Anton Black, a Black 19-year-old, died Sept. 15, 2018, after an altercation with three white police officers and one white civilian.
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States approved nearly 300 bills affecting policing in wake of George Floyd’s murder
Governors approved nearly 300 police reform bills after Floyd’s May 2020 killing in Minneapolis, according to an analysis of data from the National Conference of State Legislatures by the Howard Center.
Baltimore police reform pilot program diverts 911 calls
Baltimore’s 911 diversion pilot program, a program that routes some behavior calls to specially trained personnel rather than traditional police, has been lauded as a success by lawmakers and police since its launch on June 16.
Biden: ‘America is on the move again’; wants $2 trillion to aid families
In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Joe Biden on Wednesday urged Congress to pass a nearly $2 trillion plan to help American families – spending that would build on his administration’s efforts during his first…
Legislation for control of the Baltimore Police moves to the House
Included a police-reform legislative package is SB0786, which would transfer control of the Baltimore Police Department from the state to the city for the first time in almost 160 years.
Bill establishes Maryland police use of force requirements
A new bill addressing the use of force by police officers in Maryland was introduced at the Maryland General Assembly part of a growing police reform initiative.
Maryland delegates consider rolling back protections for law enforcement
Lawmakers could repeal some of the strongest protections for law enforcement officers in the nation.
Bill could make Maryland police discipline records public
The general public would have access to a police officer’s disciplinary record in some cases under a bill in the General Assembly in Maryland.
Community Trust of Police Requires Reforms, Experts Say
Nationwide reform of law enforcement practices is critical to restoring community trust in the police, officials said at a congressional forum Wednesday afternoon.