4 chapters across the catalog
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a law allowing non-citizens who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. to become police officers. The legislation has been heavily criticized by the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police, who argue it undermines public confidence in law enforcement.
Mayor de Blasio and the Toxic Cuomo Environment
Mayor Bill de Blasio has called for Governor Cuomo's immediate impeachment, citing not only the sexual harassment report but also the nursing home death cover-up and the use of state resources for a book deal. The investigation detailed a "toxic work environment" where Cuomo allegedly used a female state trooper on his security detail for inappropriate interactions.
Robin Maynard, Abolish the Police, Economic Injustice
Writer and activist Robin Maynard appeared on the "OPPO" podcast to discuss the abolition of police in Canada. Maynard argues that 80% of police calls involve mental health, drug overdoses, or domestic disputes that could be better handled by social workers. She advocates for redirecting police funding into community programming and housing to address the "root causes" of violence and economic injustice.
DUI Checkpoints, Police Success Metrics and Public Inconvenience
Police in Marina, California, conducted a DUI checkpoint that stopped 1,100 cars but resulted in only one arrest. Despite the low arrest rate, officials measured the operation as a success based on the number of vehicles stopped and the "saturation" of the area.
