Since 2019, at least 19 officers have left the Jackson Police department. The Town Council approved the salary increase Monday to help retain officers.
Policing
Cop Rally Rooted in Misinformation Stirs Tension
Law enforcement supporters last week gathered outside a Jackson Town Council meeting under false pretenses. The rally highlighted some of Jackson policing’s political undertones.
Jackson Lieutenant Schultz Resigns After Offensive Blotter Post
The post strained trust between victims of sexual violence and police, community advocates say.
County Rejects ‘Defunding’ Law Enforcement, Approves Task Force
Activists are largely encouraged by the move, but is it enough to implement structural change?
Effort to Reimagine Policing Gains Traction, But Has Long Road Ahead
An ad hoc group of activists and concerned citizens is challenging officials to examine their biases and the roles of law enforcement. Here’s how they are changing community conversation.
Activists Want Redistribution of Police Funding
Town and county police budgets have faced scrutiny from local activists pushing to redirect some of those funds into social services.
