Kathy Evans of West Hartford now works with the Denver police as a clinical social worker. She rides with police and responds to calls where often her expertise is more valuable than the traditional tools of a police officer. Each workday morning at 6 a.m., Katharine “Kathy” Evans turns out for roll call at the […]
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Jahana Hayes, David Sullivan running classic race for U.S. House in unusual times
With the pandemic upending traditional politics, Hayes is running on her record and Sullivan on the need for change.
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Towns worried they won’t find insurance to cover police abuse claims
“One bad case could mean tens of millions or hundreds of millions of dollars in damages,” said Joe DeLong, CCM.
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Lawmakers propose cracking down on police use of deadly force
The bill would narrow the circumstances where police could use deadly force and end qualified immunity.
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Legislators see an opportunity for reforms in wake of George Floyd’s death
There’s an urgency now, lawmakers say, but they worry a delay could kill the momentum for meaningful reforms.