Stories tagged: "civilian oversight"

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 protesters holding signs, one saying "Defund Police"
Criminal Justice Activists Call for Phoenix to Defund Police, Give More Money to Oversight Amid Protests

The proposed budget only allocates $400,000 to civilian oversight efforts, compared to the $3 million supporters say they need.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner June 3, 2020 2:36 pm MST
Criminal Justice Phoenix Police Oversight
Criminal Justice Phoenix Just Voted to Give More Power to Civilians Overseeing Police

Activists who have long worked to increase civilian oversight of police in Phoenix powered their way to a big win Tuesday night.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner February 26, 2020 8:53 am MST

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