Two years after Perkins shooting, Decatur voters opted for some changes
Decatur voters, pending one runoff, chose two activists for city council. But they took the usual route for mayor.
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See recent postsThere’s no good reason to not release the Jabari Peoples body cam footage
If there's no investigation, no charges pending, and the family is OK with it, why can't the body cam footage be made public?
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See recent postsJabari Peoples shooting is another (missed) opportunity for police transparency
We don't expect police officers to be perfect. Stop passing laws that pretend like they are, and instead implement proper oversight.
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See recent postsThe silence over law enforcement bad behavior is deafening
Another sheriff got arrested recently. The lack of outrage from our lawmakers over what is a growing issue is a big problem.
60 years later, no justice for teen shot by Birmingham police
On September 15, 1963, a Birmingham police officer shot and killed Black teen Johnnie Robinson, a tragic event that unfolded hours after a church bombing.
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See recent postsThis isn’t backing the blue
If Alabama really wants to back the blue, it would help the good cops get rid of the bad ones.
Senate Judiciary Committee passes law enforcement immunity bill despite objections
The committee advanced HB202 to broaden law enforcement immunity amid criticism over its vague protections against excessive force.
Bill to expand police immunity debated before committee
Critics during the public hearing shared their belief that the bill would make it harder to hold police accountable for misusing force.
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See recent postsEvidence, testimony in Decatur police shooting makes clear who was wrong
Evidence and testimony in the Steve Perkins murder case paint a very obvious picture of who was right, and who was very wrong.
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See recent postsA leadership change is the only way forward for the Decatur Police Department
For Decatur's Police Department to move forward and regain the respect of the community, a change in leadership likely will be necessary.