ReThink Justice DC Coalition New Visions Committee co-chair Malcolm C. Young has drafted a concise report noting that the DC parole authority model proposed by ReThink Justice and the DC Reentry Task Force [link] would be a successful model based on a national comparison. The report, titled How the Proposed District of Columbia Parole and …
Policing & Police Reform
This covers anything released to District policing and police reform issues.
Arlington County Votes To Establish Police Community Oversight Board
The DCIST reports that the Arlington County Board has voted to create a civilian group that will oversee police. The group will have the ability to subpoena police to investigate and scrutinize police actions, but will not initiate investigations or be able to discipline officers. VIEW THE DCIST article
Councilman Mendelson files bill to expand police transparency
As reported in the DCIST, Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has introduced a bill largely drawn from recommendations by the D.C. Police Reform Commission, though the bill tackles only a small portion of the commission’s 90 recommendations.
Maryland General Assembly Passed Sweeping Police Reform Package Despite Governor Hogan’s Attempt To Veto It
Maryland has passed a very sweeping police reform package despite Governor Hogan’s attempt to veto it, which the Assembly was able to override. Reforms in the Maryland legislation include:
ReThink Justice Meeting Features Briefing on new Police Reform Commission Report
The April 2021 ReThink Justice monthly meeting featured a presentation on the recently publish final report of the DC Police Reform Commission. The report included a comprehensive set of police reform recommendations. The briefing was given by Blaine Stum, Legislative Policy Analyst for DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson . Mr. Stum, on behalf of Chairman …
Continue reading “ReThink Justice Meeting Features Briefing on new Police Reform Commission Report”
Mayor Bowser Picks Police Official Robert J. Contee To Be Next Police Chief
As reported in the DCIST.com: Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated longtime police official Robert J. Contee III to lead the Metropolitan Police Department in the wake of Chief Peter Newsham’s planned departure for the Prince William County Police Department.
Mayor Bowser Chooses New Chief of Police
Mayor Muriel Bowser has chosen a replacement for now-retired DC Police Chief Peter Newsham. She chose Robert J. Contee III, a 31-year veteran who joined the force as a cadet while a senior at the now-closed Spingarn High School. He will serve on an acting basis pending confirmation by the D.C. Council. For more, see …
DC Police Reform Commission Announces Subcommittees
The newly formed DC Police Reform Commission (more) held a meeting on Monday, September 14, 2020 at which subcommittees were formed. The Commission also has a new website. Each committee will choose a lead and a co-lead and develop a schedule for the committee to meet on a regular basis. It was decided that because …
Continue reading “DC Police Reform Commission Announces Subcommittees”
DC Police Reform Commission Responds to Deon Kay Shooting
The newly formed DC Police Reform Commission (more) held an emergency meeting on Friday, September 4, 2020 to receive a briefing from the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) on the police shooting of Deon Kay in Southeast D.C. on September 2, 2020, and to discuss police shootings more generally. This followed a statement …
Continue reading “DC Police Reform Commission Responds to Deon Kay Shooting”
New DC Police Reform Commission Holds First Meeting
Background The DC City Council recently passed emergency legislation that included reforms related to the DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and its operations. The new law is called the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-336). The Council intends to vote on a permanent replacement for this emergency …
Continue reading “New DC Police Reform Commission Holds First Meeting”