police brutality

Municipal elections

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.

August 27, 2025

There’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?

August 8, 2025

Jabari 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.

July 10, 2025

The 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.

June 17, 2025

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.

June 4, 2025

This 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.

May 19, 2025

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.

May 1, 2025

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.

April 24, 2025

Evidence, 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.

March 28, 2025

A 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.

January 28, 2025