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Series: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin


 
Series: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin

The Killing Of George Floyd And Racism As Public Health Issue

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Frederica Freyberg
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Police reform is an immediate action item for community organizers protesting the killing of George Floyd. Angela Lang, executive director of Black Leaders Organizing Communities, discusses policing, the structure of white supremacy and changes demonstrators in Milwaukee are seeking.
Series: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin

How Should The Law Define The Primary Duties Of Law Enforcement Officers?

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Frederica Freyberg
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A bill before the Wisconsin Legislature would define the primary duty of law enforcement as preserving the life of all individuals, and that deadly force is to be used only as a last resort. A former police officer, State Sen. Van Wanggaard discusses this proposal and the training of police.
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What Do The George Floyd Protests Have To Do With The Broad Problem Of Racism?

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Frederica Freyberg
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What do the George Floyd protests mean for people who feel marginalized on the job, priced out of their neighborhoods, overcharged for payday loans and over-policed? Michael Johnson, president and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, discusses the challenge of systemic racism.
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Retired Police Chief: Gains By Reform Efforts Over Years Lost In An Instant

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Will demonstrations over the killing of George Floyd be the situation that causes change? Noble Wray, retired Madison Police Chief and a law enforcement consultant on community policing, discusses the protests and what he thinks is most important for law enforcement to be doing.
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Green Bay Police Receiving Use Of Force Refresher Training

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Frederica Freyberg
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What is the situation on the ground with practicing cops, those still responding and engaging and making decisions? Green Bay Police Chief Andrew Smith discusses training, police accountability, marching with protesters, and criticism the department is facing over its use of force.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020
Series: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin

WHO Urges Protesters To Wear Masks, Conflicting With Previous Guidance

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Shamane Mills
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The World Health Organization is asking protestors to wear cloth masks, even though the organization says non-medical masks can provide a false sense of security against COVID-19.
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What Black Lives Matter Protesters Want, And Who Has Power To Act

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Laurel White
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A number of different groups across Wisconsin are organizing Black Lives Matter protests, and each have their own perspective about needs in their communities. Still, there are common themes to their requests.
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Evers: Policymakers Should Find Ways To Respond To Police Accountability Protests

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Rob Mentzer
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Wisconsin has seen dozens of protests against police brutality and racial injustice across the state. Many policymakers are looking for ways to respond to the issues raised by protesters in the wake of the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police.
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Black Lives Matter Protests Continue In Wisconsin For 11th Consecutive Day

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Protests are again springing up in Milwaukee and Madison, marking an 11th straight day of demonstrations decrying racism and police violence after George Floyd was killed in the custody of Minneapolis police.
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Wisconsin Pro Athletes, Teams Speak Out In Support Of Black Lives Matter Protests

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Megan Hart
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is among the many Wisconsin professional athletes who have spoken out in support of protesters across the state, who first took to the streets in late May to demonstrate against the killing of George Floyd.