The historic declines coincide with a demand for equity as racial disparities in the incarcerated populate have widened during COVID-19.
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Police task force seeks wider applicant pool for watchdog role
The task force sent four recommendations — and two that didn’t get unanimous approval— to lawmakers for the 2021 session.
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‘This is life in this country.’ D.C. Trump riots echo racial violence throughout U.S. history, CT leaders say
The chaos unfolding in Washington is a forcible reminder about white privilege in this country, black leaders say.
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Law enforcement must change its approach to people with disabilities, parents tell Police Task Force
Police relations with people with psychiatric, developmental and intellectual disabilities have been a common concern.
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‘Either there’s a serious fear, or a serious disregard for black and brown lives’: A CT activist’s path forward
Daryl McGraw uses his own history with incarceration to help others.
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Demand grows for lawmakers to act on police accountability reforms
As a task force met to discuss police accountability reforms, faith leaders announced they will fast for part of each day until a special legislative session is convened.