Jackson’s New Police Chief Talks Budgets, Mental Health, Masks and More
Newly sworn-in Jackson Chief of Police Michelle Weber discusses her priorities for the department.
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.