Winston-Salem City Official Says Despite Protests, Police Budgets Cuts Unlikely
Winston-Salem residents called for increased law enforcement training and spending cuts at a public forum Monday night held to discuss the city's police budget.
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Another Night Of Clashes And Unrest In Kenosha, Wis., Following Jacob Blake Shooting
Anger and frustration spilled into the streets of Kenosha after the man was shot in the back by police. Police deployed tear gas as protesters gathered outside the courthouse on Monday.
Winston-Salem City Council Approves Raises for Police, Firefighters
Amid public calls to reduce police spending, Winston-Salem City Council has agreed to give the city's police and firefighters a raise.
Federal Judge Esther Salas Speaks Out About Deadly Attack On Her Family
Esther Salas is calling for reforms to keep judges and other court officials safe from attacks. "This is a matter of life and death," she said. Her son was killed at her home last month.
San Francisco Proposes To Shift $120 Million From Police To Tackle Racial Disparities
Mayor London Breed said the funds would be reallocated over two years to address stark inequities in housing, education, health and economic opportunities faced by the city's Black community.
Kansas City Mayor Says He Learned On Twitter That Federal Officers Were In His City
Some 200 federal law enforcement officers have been sent to the city as part of a controversial program to fight violent crime. Mayor Quinton Lucas says he did not request the support.
Federal Officers Use Unmarked Vehicles To Grab People In Portland, Protesters Say
Federal law enforcement personnel have been deployed in the Oregon city since early July due to anti-police protests. Residents say they're using unmarked vehicles to snatch protesters off the street.
'Your Help Doesn't Help Me.' Unsheltered In Oregon Tire Of Being Shuffled Around
As the coronavirus shut down homeless shelters in Southern Oregon, civic leaders told those in need to relocate to the nearby woods. Now sheriff's deputies are relocating them before fire season.
Attorney Says Black Winston-Salem Man Was Assaulted During Cooks Flea Market Arrest
A Winston-Salem attorney for a man whose arrest sparked outrage online says police clearly used excessive force against his client.
Sheriff Kimbrough Responds To Excessive Force Allegations
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is responding to allegations that an officer used excessive force against a black man during an incident over the weekend.