Posts Tagged ‘law enforcement’
Dallas Police Chief U. Reneé Hall supports reimagining policing
Following George Floyd’s death at the hands of officers with the Minneapolis Police Department, calls for police reform are being heard around the country. At rolling out, we want to hear from those in law enforcement who are dedicated to their jobs and the betterment of the community. U. Reneé Hall has been chief of…
Read MoreGraphic photos of Kobe Bryant crash scene reportedly shared by deputies
Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies are under fire for reportedly sharing graphic photos of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant, and seven others, according to the Los Angeles Times. The sharing of photos of the crash scene and the victims’ remains became a topic of a discussion among first responders…
Read MoreThe reason behind the arrest and shocking mug shot of former Georgia jailer
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) has announced the arrest of a former detention officer in Acworth, Georgia. Kirk Taylor Martin, 28, faces multiple charges of sexual assault, but what has many people talking is his mugshot, which shows how hard his alleged victim fought back. Martin was employed with the Murray County Sheriff’s Office…
Read MoreR. Kelly accuser prepared to testify against him in court
A woman who alleges R. Kelly sexually abused her when she was just 13 years old has agreed to testify against the singer. The “Ignition” hitmaker is facing 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse after four women accused him of sexually abusing them, three of whom claim they were underage at the time of…
Read More7 reasons facial recognition software should concern Black America
As America seemingly descends into a police state with occupying forces in Black communities, there are growing concerns about the use of facial recognition software. Multiple governmental reports confirm what we already know: racial profiling by police has had a devastating effect in the Black community. Too often the police have said, “He fit the…
Read More‘Amazon Rekognition’: 50 percent chance Amazon software has your photo for cops
If you have ever uploaded a selfie to social media or have a federal or state issued ID, chances are your face is on file and you have little-to-no control over its use. Clare Garvie, a technology expert and author of The Perpetual Line-Up: Unregulated Police Face Recognition in America, stated to rolling out, “Over half…
Read MoreStates with the highest referral of Black, Latino students to law enforcement
The U.S. Department of Education has confirmed that Black, Latino and special needs students are referred to the police and court system at a disproportionate rate in most states.The Center for Public Integrity ranked states by their rate of referral for every 1,000 students. Here are the 5 states with the highest proportion of minority…
Read MoreChicagoans attend launch party for new reality series ‘Married to the Law’
Chicagoans recently packed the house to capacity at the plush Velvet Lounge in the South Loop neighborhood to celebrate the launch of the new reality series “Married to the Law.” Hosted by Soul 106.3’s Kenya Simone, audience members got a sneak peak at the upcoming season of the show along with a chance to meet…
Read MoreDarryle Brown Says Diversity Plus Leadership Is A Winning Formula
As a Human Resources Specialist for the U.S. Mint-Denver and as an advisor/consultant for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Darryle Brown knows that a leader is only as good as his/her actions. It has been this belief coupled with 20 years of law enforcement experience that has aided him in successfully recruiting minorities and women…
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