Political grievances, civil unrest, injustices … there are many reasons people chose to protest. Not only is protesting a way to effectuate change, the First Amendment protects your right to voice your opinion and gather with others. In this way, protesting is legal....
Police officers have no easy task — they must balance the duty to protect and serve with the preservation of civil rights. Although most take the profession seriously, violations can occur. Officers can and have failed to maintain this balance and abused their power...
In the past five years, New York has made significant strides in reforming its police practices. These changes aim to improve transparency, accountability and build trust between the police and the community. Let's explore some of the key reforms that have shaped the...