A retired police investigator explains how cops might view Huntsville altercation
"There's a lot to unpack in this," a former law enforcement officer evaluating the incident said.
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After police takedown of woman, action in Huntsville on hold
For many, it’s too familiar: The council avoids making an assessment while it waits for the HPD to review itself.
Huntsville officer tackles woman and rips off his badge, prompting bystanders’ outrage
Bystanders and the people charged say it was indicative of the problems between the HPD and the city’s Black community.
SPLC: Stopping excessive use of force by police is urgent
The Southern Poverty Law Center on Tuesday called for action to address use of force policies that continue to result in the killings of Black men by police in the U.S. Margaret Huang, SPLC president and CEO, issued a statement after two men were shot, one fatally, in the preceding days in different states. Both … Continued
Alabama antifa call Huntsville police chief’s claims “bizarre,” explain how group operates
Huntsville Police Chief Mark McMurray told Huntsville City Council members that the use of crowd control weapons to prevent rioting in early June was based on information that indicated there were plans by agitators to do damage to the city. McMurray said that those agitators appeared to be members of or sympathizers with the group … Continued
Sewell commends House for passage of law enforcement reform bill
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed by a vote of 236-181 the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act. Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, commended the passage and urged her Senate colleagues to pass the bill. “Tens of thousands of Americans have taken to the streets in the past few weeks demanding racial justice and … Continued
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These last few weeks have riveted the country’s attention on police brutality. The murder of George Floyd was an atrocity, and unfortunately it’s not the first one. As we have so often in our history, it’s time for America to respond with appropriate and reasonable reform. It’s not time to lose our heads, however. The … Continued
ACLU of Alabama calls on cities to address police excessive use of force
The ACLU of Alabama on Friday called on the state’s mayors to address police enforcement of protests and to reimagine the role of police in the wake of the death of George Floyd and others killed by police. Protestors in Huntsville and Mobile have been tear gassed and shot with rubber bullets by police, and … Continued
Mobile removes Confederate monument overnight
The city of Mobile removed a Confederate monument from downtown overnight following days of protest in Mobile and nationwide over police brutality and systemic racism. Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said he ordered the statue removed from its prominent location in downtown Mobile overnight. “Moving this statue will not change the past,” Stimpson said in a … Continued
Jefferson County imposes curfew following unrest
The Jefferson County Commission on Tuesday placed the entire county under a curfew. The curfew will be in effect Tuesday, June 2 and last through June 9, 2020. The curfew will run from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. The curfew is in response to unrest that erupted in Birmingham on Sunday night. Though most of … Continued