Let's Talk About It: How do we discuss bias?
Today's episode of Let's Talk About It tackles the thorny
police violence
All 5 ex-Memphis officers plead not guilty in the beating death of Tyre Nichols
They were arraigned on charges of murder, assault and other felonies. Tyre Nichols died three days after officers beat him following a Jan. 7 traffic stop.
Tyre Nichols' family will view unreleased video footage related to his death
Nichols died a few days after he was taken into custody by the Memphis Police, in a violent incident his family says left him "unrecognizable." Five officers have been fired.
More than 17,000 deaths caused by police have been misclassified since 1980
Public health data experts have a new way to calculate the under-reporting of people killed by police. Criminologists call the results "interesting," but are reserving judgment on the accuracy.
Black Kids In California More Likely To Be Hospitalized For Police-Related Injuries
Black boys and girls ages 10-14 are injured at 5.3 and 6.7 times, respectively, the rate for white boys and girls, the study says., a new study shows.
Opinion: Remembering The Life And Spirit Of Elijah McClain
NPR's Scott Simon remarks on this week's indictments in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. He had committed no crime, but police used a carotid hold on him and paramedics injected him with a sedative.
In Montana, Crisis Support Teams Offer Alternatives To Policing Mental Health
Montana now has six mobile crisis response teams — up from one in 2019 — with more in the works. Each team has a different makeup, but all use mental health support to diffuse tricky situations.
Lawsuits Filed After Police Use Pepper Spray At North Carolina March To The Polls
Two lawsuits prepared by civil rights groups on behalf of marchers in last weekend's rally in Alamance County allege voter intimidation by law enforcement.
Police Settlements: How The Cost Of Misconduct Impacts Cities And Taxpayers
Payouts range from multi-million-dollars to far less but the financial impact is often overlooked. One argument in the protests over policing is that funds for police could be better used elsewhere.
Texas Governor Floats Plan To Freeze Tax Hikes In Cities That Defund Police
After Austin cut millions from its police department, Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing to make cities pay a price for tightening law enforcement budgets.