Stories tagged: "Arizona Police Reform"

Criminal Justice woman writes "defund the police" in chalk on asphalt
Criminal Justice What Fueled the Fire to Defund Police in Arizona

Jamaar Williams of BLM Metro Phoenix said defunding and disbanding police departments is neither radical nor unrealistic.

Isabella Martillaro Isabella Martillaro September 30, 2020 9:30 am MST
Criminal Justice a police officer stands in downtown Phoenix as a group of protesters walks past
Criminal Justice How Police Funding in Arizona Could Be Redistributed

Affordable housing, unemployment, mental health, and education are some of the areas that could benefit from additional funding.

Isabella Martillaro Isabella Martillaro September 29, 2020 11:45 am MST
Criminal Justice two Phoenix police motorcycles
Criminal Justice Where the Defund the Police Movement Stands in Arizona

Phoenix officials approved a city budget in June that left police funds intact but allocated $3 million for a civilian review system.

Isabella Martillaro Isabella Martillaro September 28, 2020 10:27 am MST

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